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What to Do If a Dog Has a Runny Nose After a Bath
A runny nose after a bath usually means the dog caught a chill. Some dogs dislike baths and their immunity drops, so in low temperatures they catch colds. What should you do? Our pet care specialists answer.
What Causes a Dog to Arch Its Back?
What causes a dog to arch its back? There are many reasons a dog arches its back, but it certainly means the dog is uncomfortable. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.
My dog had a malignant oral fibrosarcoma removed from its gums—does it need further treatment?
Canine oral fibrosarcoma is a malignant tumor that tends to recur; although it rarely spreads (about 24% of cases metastasize), full staging is strongly recommended after biopsy. Treatment is usually surgery, with radiation offering the longest survival when combined with incomplete removal.
What fish can be kept with a mud turtle?
Good fish with mud turtles: catfish, carp, flowerhorn (Luohan). Mud turtles are lazy, swim little—tankmates should be calm, not too active. Also tankmates should be sturdy and bold, not easily caught/eaten. So catfish, carp, flowerhorn suit co-living.
What are the symptoms of folliculitis in dogs?
Per the image, likely folliculitis. Symptoms: local red/swollen skin, coal-scab-like black dots at follicles, itching causing scratching/biting/rubbing, then pustules, hair loss, round bald patches. Common on limbs, head, neck. Get a skin scraping at a vet; treat by cause—antihistamines, antivirals, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories.
My dog had a little blood in its stool last time—what could it be?
Per the image, dark red loose stool; if unvaccinated/undewormed, likely parvo or parasites. Possibly ate hard/indigestible food, intestinal scrape, or hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. See a vet for targeted treatment. Parvo signs: diarrhea, vomiting, foul coffee/tomato-colored stool, low appetite, lethargy, fever—low cure rate without targeted meds. If can't go to hospital, give anti-inflammatory, gut mucosa repair, probiotics; mild bleeding may recover.
Which lizards are the most docile?
Docile lizards: bearded dragon, green iguana, leopard gecko—gentle, cute, non-aggressive, easy to keep. Bearded dragon is the top choice for difficulty and fun. Green iguana looks plain but is among the world's gentlest, shyest animals; lives in humid rainforests, arboreal, herbivorous, easy to feed.
What medicine treats eczema in dogs?
Eczema usually needs antibacterial/anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drugs. It causes itching, licking, scratching—worsening/infection. Put on Elizabethan collar, shave fur around area, use antibacterial spray. Severe cases need anti-inflammatory meds. Generalized eczema or pyoderma needs medicated bath.
Why are Dachshund ears so large?
Large ears come from genetics and functional needs. Genetic genes give the breed big ears; the large ears and small muzzle make the head look round. Dachshunds have drop ears that hang to the mouth or chin and are very soft.
Why Does My Belgian Malinois Need Vaccinations?
A dog that is not vaccinated cannot build antibodies against specific pathogens and is easily infected with a higher chance of severe illness. Canine vaccines prevent distemper, parvovirus, and infectious hepatitis, which are highly contagious and often fatal. If the dog is over two months old, take it for vaccination promptly.