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How to Recognize Acute Gastroenteritis in Dogs
Acute gastroenteritis shows up as soft, watery, sometimes bloody stool; a hunched back from abdominal pain; repeated vomiting; and, when a virus is involved, fever and lethargy. Get the dog to a vet promptly to rule out distemper, parvovirus, or coronavirus, then support with fasting, fluids, anti-emetics, and gut antibiotics.
Is My Cat’s Drooling a Sign of Hypersalivation (Ptyalism)?
Frequent drooling isn't automatically hypersalivation (ptyalism)—that condition brings uncontrolled salivation soiling the front, plus rapid weight loss, and usually arises from oral disease, systemic illness, or poisoning. Causes range from mouth inflammation and stress to spoiled food and weak immunity. Keep cats off rotten food and well-nourished to lower the risk.
Dog Vomiting Yellow Foamy Water
Puppies often vomit yellow water, usually because the dog has not eaten for a long time, so it vomits bile and air from the stomach. If the owner has not fed the dog for too long, give a small amount of liquid food first to avoid a second vomiting from sudden eating. If appetite disorder is from some physical abnormality, take the dog to a pet hospital for relevant checks and treatment.
How to Deal With Polyps on a Dog’s Eye (Cherry Eye)
The polyp on a dog's eye refers to the dog's third eyelid gland prolapse, also called cherry eye. Many owners are startled to suddenly find a red lump in the dog's eye, but there is no need to panic-it is a very common minor issue in dogs. Below we explain the treatment for a dog's eye polyps.
Can Dogs Get Facial Paralysis?
Facial paralysis seems rare in people. The AVMA found it common in senior dogs, with many signs owners never notice.
Hair Loss and Redness Around a Dog’s Eyes
Hair loss and redness around a dog's eyes depends on the cause: one is natural hair shedding exposing the skin; the other is hair loss from itching. The former is mostly caused by diet, the latter mostly by bacterial and parasitic infections. To know the exact cause, the owner should find the underlying reason.
Symptoms and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Dogs
As dogs age, they become less willing to exercise and their joints become more swollen, and arthritis and other diseases become more likely. Let's talk about the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in dogs and how to treat it.
What to Do When a Dog’s Eyes Are Inflamed
When a dog's eyes are inflamed, many eye problems appear, such as increased eye discharge, more tears, and red eyes, all affecting eye health. So when the dog's eyes are inflamed, use some antibacterial anti-inflammatory eye drops and do daily eye care to restore the dog's eye health.
What to Do About a Dog’s Fracture
In daily life we often see dogs with abnormal behavior-limping, lying still, or crying in pain-which may be signs of a fracture. If your dog unfortunately breaks a bone, what should you do?
Symptoms and Treatment of Dog Concussion
A dog concussion refers to a brief brain dysfunction that occurs immediately after the head suffers a blow. Clinical manifestations include brief coma, recent memory loss, and symptoms such as headache, nausea, and vomiting, with no positive signs on neurological examination. It is the mildest type of brain injury and is mostly curable after treatment.