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My dog just arrived home; I do not know its exact age, it will not let me touch it and keeps hiding, and eats little — what should I do?
A dog in a new environment feels scared and hiding is common. Help it adapt without forcing contact: provide a quiet, warm, comfortable space with favorite toys or food for security, and keep food and water available. The dog will gradually trust you.
What eye drops for a dog with red eyes and crusty discharge?
Red eyes with crusty discharge likely mean an eye infection. See a vet for an eye exam. If inconvenient, clean with warm water and cotton, then use antibacterial drops/ointment like ofloxacin or erythromycin. Use an E-collar.
My Dog Has Had a Dry Cough Since 3 AM and Now Also Sneezes – What Is Wrong?
Dry cough and sneezing with a wet nose may be a chill or cold from cooling weather or big temperature swings. Keep it warm, set room temperature, soften its bed, give pet cold medicine. But these signs can mean other disease; if unsure or no improvement, see a vet.
My dog is passing white, watery, mucus-like stool
White, sticky, watery stool in dogs may be from abdominal chilling, food intolerance, indigestion, intestinal parasites, or food allergy. Keep the abdomen warm and give warm water for chilling; adjust the diet for intolerance. Treatment varies by cause.
My dog was fine in the morning, but after my afternoon nap it started trembling nonstop when I called it, can’t stand up, just lies down shaking. What’s going on and what should I do?
Trembling and inability to stand can come from calcium deficiency, poisoning, epilepsy, cold, bone injury, or neuromuscular disease. Warm the dog first; if symptoms persist, see a vet promptly.
How do I tell if my dog has a cold?
Watch for low energy, poor appetite, sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. Keep the dog warm and give pet cold medicine; see a vet if symptoms are severe or don't improve.
My Dog Has Brown Nasal Discharge, Diarrhea, and Low Energy
A dog with a runny nose, diarrhea, and low spirits is most likely suffering from a cold. Keep it warm, give appropriate anti-diarrhea and anti-inflammatory medication, and consider pet probiotics for gut health.
Dog sneezes and retches
Sneezing and retching may be a cold; keep the dog warm and give anti-inflammatories plus cough medicine. If unvaccinated, distemper or kennel cough is possible.
What should I watch after my dog gets a shot?
After a shot, stay at the clinic 30 minutes to watch for allergy. Don't bathe for a week to avoid infection or weak antibodies; keep it warm as resistance dips; add nutrition to recover.
How can I make my dog’s coat beautiful?
To beautify a dog's coat: brush 3-5 times weekly to remove loose fur and boost circulation; bathe every 1-2 weeks (every 1-2 months in winter) with pet shampoo and dry well. Add coat-nourishing supplements like fish oil, lecithin, vitamins, and egg yolk.