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My puppy ate two raisins and had diarrhea but seems fine — will he be okay?
Diarrhea after eating raisins means an immediate vet visit. If tests rule out organ damage and the dog is energetic, oral probiotics or symptomatic care usually leads to recovery in 3–5 days. Raisins and grapes contain cyanogenic compounds dogs cannot metabolize; enough of them destroys hemoglobin and causes anemia and kidney failure, and even a small amount can upset a small dog's gut.
What happens when a puppy is hit?
A puppy that is hit becomes frightened and wary of people. If it is beaten regularly it grows sensitive and aggressive, tending to bark or bite when approached, and a clever puppy may even run away for good. Because puppies are physically fragile, harsh hitting can also cause injury and lasting damage.
How to Soothe a Teething Puppy
Puppies feel gum pain and itchy teeth while teething, so they need help to stay comfortable and shed baby teeth normally. A frozen wet towel to chew or gently press on the gums eases pain, and chew toys or dental snacks relieve the itch and save your furniture. They need more calcium now, so offer calcium-rich food to support normal tooth change and avoid retained baby teeth. Spend extra time with the puppy to calm its restlessness, and watch for loose teeth it might swallow.
What should I do if my puppy won’t eat or drink and just wants to lie down?
A puppy that won't eat or drink and only wants to lie down may be too hot, unwell, or in a bad mood - observe to find out. If it's heat, cool it with a fan or AC and offer a little fruit and probiotics; if it's unwell (gut upset or fever), see a vet; if it's mood, take it out to walk and play and its appetite should return.
My two-month-old puppy vomited worm-like nematodes — is this normal ten days after deworming?
Vomiting visible nematodes means a heavy internal parasite load (roundworms, tapeworms). Redeworm with albendazole or praziquantel dosed by weight; see a vet if other symptoms appear.
My two-month-old puppy vomited worm-like threads ten days after deworming — is that normal?
Vomiting worms means a heavy roundworm or tapeworm infection, and if deworming was done recently it wasn't thorough — another dose is needed. Use an albendazole or praziquantel dewormer dosed by weight, and see a vet if other symptoms appear.
How do I treat a puppy with tearing eyes?
A puppy's tearing eyes can come from infection, a foreign object, a blocked tear duct, a breed trait, or ingrown eyelashes. Flat-faced breeds like the Pekingese and Shih Tzu are prone to epiphora and tear stains — just wipe discharge often. Rinse with saline or a pet eye wash; if it persists, see a vet.
How should I treat a puppy’s watery, tearing eyes?
Tearing can come from infection, irritants, blocked ducts, breed anatomy, or ingrown lashes; flat-faced breeds like Pekingese and Shih Tzu are prone to unavoidable epiphora, so keep eyes wiped. For sudden onset, rinse with saline or pet eye wash, and see a vet if it persists.
Why does my puppy keep scratching, especially its face and biting at its thighs?
Scratching means the dog is itchy and uncomfortable. Causes range from parasite bites and allergies to skin disease. Check the coat for parasites and apply external deworming if found; if the cause is unclear, see a vet for a targeted treatment plan.
Why does my puppy keep scratching — especially its face — and biting at its thighs?
Scratching means your dog is itchy or uncomfortable. The causes of itchy skin are many — parasite bites, allergies, skin disease and more. Check the coat and skin for abnormalities, apply a topical parasite treatment if you find parasites, and see a vet if the cause is unclear.