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Causes and Treatment of Dog Food Bloat
What to do for dog food bloat? It relates to diet, digestion, or other diseases, so observe the cause before treating. Let's look at the causes and treatments with our veterinarian.
Why Does a Dog Bring Its Puppies to Its Owner?
After giving birth, a dog may sometimes carry its puppies to the owner, and many owners do not understand why. In fact, the dog may be sharing its joy with you! Our veterinarian introduces the reasons a dog brings its puppies to its owner.
Why Does a Dog Get a Fungal Infection?
The dog-keeping crowd grows, and owners find skin disease usually comes from fungi. Why and how to treat it? Our team explains the causes and methods.
Is It Good to Dress Your Dog in Clothes?
A well-dressed dog looks adorable, but clothing has both ups and downs. It warms, protects, and keeps them clean, yet long-term wear can backfire on temperature control, coat, and skin. Use it by need, not by habit.
What to Do When Your Dog Is Injured
For minor scrapes and cuts, clean the wound with warm water and disinfect with iodine or alcohol; for heavy bleeding, stop the bleeding first, then disinfect, and for severe wounds go to a vet for stitches. Keep the wound dry and covered, and monitor daily for redness or pus.
How Soon Can a Dog Be Bathed After Giving Birth?
A mother dog should not be bathed until at least one month after delivery, because an open cervix lets bacteria enter the uterus and cause infection. After a month, clean the soiled areas carefully and dry the coat thoroughly, while supporting her with good nutrition, a calm environment, and warmth.
My dog is energetic and eats well, normal outside, but started with dry/spasmodic cough, dry heave, slightly dry stool, now dry heaving, partly dry stool with some powdery bits, and sneezing
Cough, dry heave, and sneezing may be a respiratory infection producing phlegm; give doxycycline and an expectorant, keep warm, and ensure water. Many causes (bronchitis, pneumonia, heart disease) exist, so see a vet if symptomatic treatment fails.
My dog is coughing, dry heaving, and has diarrhea
If your dog has diarrhea and a cough, seek timely veterinary care. If impossible, observe symptoms, feed easily digestible food with probiotics or anti-diarrhea medicine, keep warm, and avoid contact with other sick dogs. If unresolved, rule out viral infections, especially in unvaccinated puppies.
What should you watch for with a dog in difficult labor (dystocia)?
If a dog has dystocia, contact a vet or go to a pet hospital at once and care for it under guidance. After dystocia the dog is weak, so provide a warm, comfortable environment, keep it clean, and give extra nutrition to boost resistance and speed recovery.
What to watch for when walking a dog in winter?
Avoid walking in rain or snow; if going out, use a raincoat and boots to protect paw pads from frostbite. Lower frequency and keep walks short; walk at midday sun to avoid chills.