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How to tell a dog is calcium deficient?
Puppy deficiency shows double rows of teeth, bowed legs, stunting, weakness; adults show lethargy, poor appetite, hind-leg paralysis, spasms, dull coat; lactating mothers get post-whelp seizures needing urgent care.
What happens with a dog’s thrombosis?
Dog thrombosis causes drowsiness, poor coordination, drooling, convulsions, coma, even paralysis. See a vet to assess severity and treat; TCM vets may use laser and herbs to improve circulation.
How long to recover from dog ivermectin poisoning?
Recovery from ivermectin poisoning depends on severity and treatment. Mild cases improve in 1-2 days; severe cases with nerve/muscle damage may need 1-2 weeks. Seek a vet immediately.
How long after a cat’s rabies outbreak until death?
A rabid cat dies within 2-5 days. Early signs are fatigue and odd behavior; mid-stage has unconscious acts; late stage is frantic with hydrophobia, then organ failure.
What does a cat spinal injury look like?
A spinal injury causes nerve damage with stiff limbs, inability to stand, poor coordination, and incontinence. Severe cases lead to hind-leg paralysis. See a vet for imaging; conservative care is an option.
My dog went to the bathroom, lay on a blanket, and later could not move but was still breathing. What happened?
The dog may be experiencing limb weakness or full paralysis. Check for injuries and monitor breathing, heart rate, and temperature, and keep it warm if hypothermic.
What if a cat’s otitis becomes severe?
Severe otitis causes inner ear infection, hearing loss, dullness, poor appetite, irritability. It may affect facial nerves - drooling, lip paralysis, ataxia. If it reaches the meninges, encephalitis and death. Treat promptly with a collar.
What happens if a dog has CHD (hip dysplasia)?
CHD means hip dysplasia, a hereditary bone disease. Dogs show reduced jumping, reluctance to move, joint pain, lameness and difficulty rising; untreated, muscles waste and paralysis can follow. Treat with anti-inflammatory painkillers, weight control and reduced activity; severe cases need surgery.
What happens if a dog has hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism means too little thyroid hormone, slowing metabolism and overall body function. Common in dogs aged 2-6, signs include lethargy, slow reaction, unwillingness to move, weight gain with normal appetite, and symmetric non-itchy hair loss; some show nerve signs. Seek veterinary hormone therapy.
What happens if a Dachshund lacks calcium?
A calcium-deficient Dachshund shows slow bone growth, small size, bowed legs, double rows of teeth, and rough dull coat; severe deficiency causes trembling. Adults may show poor appetite, lethargy, lameness, or hind-leg paralysis; nursing and senior dogs have their own symptoms.