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My dog has yellow watery stool, seizures, and feels cold — what’s wrong?
A dog with yellow watery stool and continuous seizures is mainly considered poisoning or canine distemper virus infection. A cold body means it has lost body heat; keep it warm promptly and take it to a vet quickly to find the cause and treat it. If poisoned, give fluids promptly to metabolize the toxin and protect the liver and kidneys. If you know what toxin it ate, use the corresponding antidote.
What should I do if my dog keeps having diarrhea after coming home?
Continuous diarrhea after arriving home is often a stress response. Withhold food briefly, give pet probiotics, keep the dog warm and hydrated, and provide a quiet environment so it can adapt gradually.
What should I do if my dog catches a cold?
A dog cold can be caused by chills or viral infection. Here is how to treat it and when to see a vet.
How long does a cold last in an adult dog?
An adult dog's cold usually improves in 3-5 days, faster with prompt care. Here is the timeline.
Can You Vaccinate a Dog Right After a Bath?
No—bathing stresses a dog and lowers immunity while it's still damp and cooler, so vaccinating then risks vaccine failure and even vaccine-strain illness. Wait about a week (minimum 24 hours), ensure the dog is healthy, and after vaccination keep it 30 minutes for observation, skip baths for a week, and warm-compress any swelling.
Can You Bathe a Pregnant Dog?
A pregnant dog can be bathed, but with cautions the owner must follow to keep mother and pups safe.
What to Do When Your Dog Licks People
In most people's eyes, dogs are approachable, warm, and cute. Dogs have rich emotions and their own joys and sorrows, only each expresses them a bit differently. Among these, the dog's tongue expresses the most.
Dry Eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca) in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment
KCS, or dry eye, is an eye disease in dogs caused by a lack of the watery tear layer, an inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva from dryness. This article explains the symptoms of dry eye and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Why Your Dog’s Eye Discharge Suddenly Increases
A sudden rise in eye discharge can come from heat or table scraps, an eye infection, or a serious illness such as distemper or parvovirus. Wiping gently and reviewing the diet help mild cases, while lethargy with vomiting means a vet visit.
Why Your Dog Suddenly GASPS or Hiccups
Sudden repeated inhalations in dogs are usually coughing from an upper respiratory infection, a foreign object, a collapsing trachea, or heart disease. Matching the sign with other symptoms helps you decide whether a vet visit is needed.