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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 had watery diarrhea for two days, got two shots at the hospital, then didn’t poop for a day, passed normal stools last night, but at noon today had bloody diarrhea again
Recurring bloody diarrhea is from intestinal disease—poor digestion, absorption trouble, gut injury, parasites, enteritis, or virus. If the dog is alert and eating, withhold food and water, give probiotics plus pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhea medicine (not human drugs). If it is weak, see a vet for X-ray, blood, and stool tests.
What color should a dog’s stool normally be?
Normal dog stool is brown or tan; greenish is fine after lots of greens. It should be firm and log-shaped. Abnormal color, looseness, mucus, or blood needs a vet check.
My dog threw up a little food after dinner a week ago; I thought he had eaten too much and ignored it. Two hours later he suddenly vomited bright red, very watery blood. We rushed to the hospital for an X-ray, which ruled out a foreign object. CP L 223.75, amylase 471, lipase 71, creatinine 90.2, BUN 10.66, canine C-reactive protein 12.5. The vet said mild pancreatitis and gave an injection. On the third day an abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged pancreas; CP L 88.48, amylase 456, lipase 62, creatinine 52.5, BUN 484, canine C-reactive protein 19.2. At first the dog had slight abdominal pain, the belly felt a bit hard but pressing caused no pain. No arched-back posture, appetite very good, stools normal, even a bit dry. No fever, very energetic. Now after stopping injections we feed small meals and a prescription diet, but every morning on an empty stomach he vomits thin brownish-yellow water, then is normal, with very good appetite and energy and normal stools. Do I need more tests?
Canine pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas digest the pancreas itself and nearby organs due to inflammation, causing lesions. It has three types: acute, chronic, and relapsing. Its symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is a complex, life-threatening disease; chronic pancreatitis is lifelong, so diet control and regular rechecks of pancreatitis markers are essential.
My dog has had mushy or muddy diarrhea on and off for a month, sometimes normal; he is 6 years old, energetic with good appetite, and the stool is slightly green
Soft, muddy stools indicate gastrointestinal upset, possibly from overeating, irregular feeding, bacterial infection, or internal parasites. Do not ignore it. Ensure the kibble is well sealed and unspoiled, and feed on a regular schedule.
Every morning the end of the stool has a few drops of blood, otherwise normal, and the dog is energetic. What causes this?
Blood at the end of normal, energetic stool may be constipation fissures, parasites, enteritis, or rectal tumors. Hard stool needs more water and fiber; soft stool needs a fecal test for parasites; otherwise consider enteritis or tumors.
My dog’s stool was normal at first, but last night it had water mixed into the poop.
Watery stool is diarrhea, possibly from parasites, indigestion, or gastroenteritis, not necessarily parvovirus. Fast half a day with probiotics and light diet; if no improvement, use medication or vet testing.
Two-month-old dog, normal first day home, then diarrhea in the afternoon, milk at night, diarrhea at midnight, formed stool next morning, then diarrhea again with white mucus and a little blood, then yellow water and white stuff. Today gave gentamicin, stool color improved. What next?
The diarrhea is likely acute gastroenteritis from environment or diet change; fast 24 hours and give probiotics and pet anti-inflammatory. If it continues or vomits, check for infectious disease at a vet.
How Much Water Should a Dog Drink a Day?
A puppy needs about 80 ml of water per kg daily and an adult about 100 ml; falling short loads the kidneys and feeds stones and urinary disease. Watch for dry gums, sunken eyes, and dullness as dehydration sets in, and coax drinking with pre-meal sips, walks with water, or a splash of broth.
Pet Vomiting (Part 3): Vomiting from Internal Parasites and Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Internal parasites living in a dog or cat's gut irritate the intestinal lining and trigger vomiting, sometimes expelling visible worms. Food poisoning causes far more violent vomiting along with seizures and drooling, and demands immediate induced vomiting and gastric lavage. Routine deworming and keeping toxic foods — onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts — out of reach are the best defenses.