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Can my dog have goat-milk powder on its first day home? Online says not if it hasn’t had it before, but I’m unsure.
Goat-milk powder is fine, but first feed what it ate before to avoid gut stress. Pet formula suits pups under 45 days; older ones get softened kibble. Stop and consult a vet if diarrhea appears.
No urination for over 24 hours, keeps licking the area, vulva swollen for a week (thought it was heat since she’s 8 months); one or two bowel movements a day, appetite okay, but low spirits
No urine for over 24 hours may be urinary blockage. If the bladder is full, get microscopy and urinalysis at a vet to tell infection from stone, then catheterize and treat. If the bladder isn't full, heat-related low water, hormone upset, or stress may be the cause — soothe her and encourage drinking; if still no urine, see a vet.
What happens if a dog’s ears are very dirty?
Very dirty dog ears can cause the following problems. First, too much earwax blocks airflow and keeps the canal moist, giving bacteria, fungi, and ear mites an ideal breeding ground, which can lead to otitis externa or otitis media. Second, earwax and microbes make the ears itch badly, so the dog shakes its head, scratches, or rubs its ears, and in severe cases this can even cause an ear hematoma. Finally, too much wax or a severe infection can lower the dog's hearing and affect its quality of life. Therefore, if a dog's ears are very dirty, the owner should clean them regularly with a pet-specific ear cleanser; if redness, pain, or discharge appears, seek veterinary care promptly.
After diarrhea and bloody stool, an anti-inflammatory shot, and a day of chicken breast, my dog now isn’t passing stool
Many diseases cause diarrhea/bloody stool (bacterial hemorrhagic enteritis, parasites, infectious enteritis, intestinal foreign body). If symptoms eased after the shot, keep observing for diarrhea or other signs. The gut is fragile now—feed easily digested food (millet porridge, chicken-liver porridge) and pet probiotics. If constipation continues, see a vet.
What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis in dogs?
Signs are often subtle; acute cases show fever, lethargy, low appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and miscarriage in pregnant dogs. Sulfa drugs treat it. It's zoonotic, so deworm and avoid raw meat.
What happens if a dog smells mosquito coil (incense) smoke?
Burning coils release pyrethroid chemicals that irritate a dog's airways (sneezing, cough, rapid breathing). Toxic coils in a closed space risk poisoning—drooling, lethargy, poor appetite; severe cases cause weakness, tremors, eye twitching, even organ damage.
What happens if a bone gets stuck in a dog’s throat?
A bone in the throat can block the airway, causing breathing difficulty, wheezing, coughing, mouth breathing, an extended neck, and a blue tongue (oxygen deprivation), even choking death. Smaller bones may lacerate soft tissue, causing pain. It may also prevent eating or drinking. If breathing is troubled, use the Heimlich maneuver at once and rush to emergency care.
What happens if a dog eats a cat?
Possible: house dogs used to a single diet may get digestive upset (diarrhea, vomiting, bloating) from suddenly eating cat meat. Swallowing hair, bones, indigestible parts can cause gut blockage needing emergency surgery. Cats may carry parasites (roundworm, tapeworm, fleas, toxoplasma); the dog risks infection.
How are dogs affected when their owners argue?
Dogs are sensitive to owners' mood changes; during arguments they sense tension and show restlessness, pacing, lip-licking, dropped ears, and a tucked tail. Some try to intervene (barking, blocking, licking); others withdraw. Long-term conflict can cause anxiety, poor sleep, reduced appetite, weakened immunity, and over-grooming.
How can I stop my dog from chasing the cat?
Methods: socialize dog and cat from puppyhood so the dog respects the cat. For adult dogs, put the cat in a cage/safe spot, leash the dog near it; if it attacks/lunges, pull the leash and scold; if calm with no chase, reward. If hard to correct or serious conflict, get a professional behaviorist/trainer.