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Why Does a Dog Pass Green Stool?
Green stool with normal form and no other symptoms is often caused by pigment-rich food and resolves quickly. Persistent green stool may indicate gallbladder problems or colitis and warrants a vet visit.
My Bichon ate a small amount of cola chicken-wing sauce last night; is it a problem? No abnormalities yet; does it need a vet?
A little sauce is usually fine, but a sensitive stomach may cause soft stool, diarrhea, or vomiting; watch closely. Avoid human food generally; never feed onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, or grapes, which poison dogs.
I have a Samoyed puppy (two months and eight days) with repeated dry heaving and clear runny nose. The vet tested negative for distemper and parvovirus, blood test showed high white cells and anemia, and gave three shots (anti-inflammatory, stomach, cold), then three more at night. Today it first passed bloody stool at home, the bloody part mucus-like. Normally energy is good and appetite normal.
Kennel cough starts abruptly with cough, runny nose, sneeze, and eye/nose discharge, progressing from dry to wet cough; common in 2-3 month pups. Your dog does not match it; follow the vet for further diagnosis and treatment.
How do I know a dog has recovered from parvovirus?
Recovery signs include returning appetite and energy, normal stools, and stable temperature. Lab tests showing rising antibody levels confirm recovery. Watch for these improvements over time.
My Bichon started having bloody, jelly-like stool but still has great appetite and energy—what should I do?
Bloody, jelly-like stool may be acute gastroenteritis, parasites, or viral infection. Normal spirits suggest early stage—see a vet promptly. Gastroenteritis needs anti-inflammatory and probiotics; parasites (often coccidia) need sulfa drugs; viruses (parvo/corona) need antivirals like interferon and serum.
How can you tell if a dog has parasites?
Dogs are easily infected with internal and external parasites such as fleas, lice, ticks, roundworms, and tapeworms. External parasites typically cause skin issues like itching, hair loss, and rashes. Internal parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal appetite, and weight loss. A heavy internal parasite load leads to noticeable emaciation with a relatively bloated belly, and in severe cases there may be a little blood in the stool along with pale mucous membranes and anemia-related weakness.
There are white wriggling things under my dog’s rear. I dewormed it yesterday but they’re still there today, and now I’m afraid to give more dewormer. What should I do?!
Based on your description, it is normal for your dog to still be passing worms the day after deworming. When a dog infected with internal parasites takes a deworming medication, it will gradually expel eggs and worm bodies in its stool, usually clearing them within 3-7 days. If worms are still being passed a week after treatment, or if large numbers of eggs or worms appear, the infection is more serious and a second round of deworming is needed.
Hello doctor, a small Teddy, 2 years old, 1.6 kg, since yesterday afternoon won’t eat—not even its favorite apple—and is unwilling to go out. Urination normal, stools slightly fewer than a few days ago, no diarrhea. What should I do?
Not eating divides into physiological and pathological anorexia. Physiological occurs in teething, estrus, pregnancy, pickiness, or hot weather; offer better food like chicken or canned food and wait. Pathological brings other signs like vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, arched back, unsteady walking. If worsening, see a vet.
What Should I Do If My Dog Ate a Small Amount of Burnt Food?
If a dog eats a small amount of burnt food, it usually is not a big problem, but you should keep watching for vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, or abdominal discomfort. If these appear, consult a vet.
Why Does Your Dog Pant with Its Tongue Out?
Dog owners often see tongue-out panting and wonder. It may be cooling, seeking attention, or discomfort. Our team explains.