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How can you tell a dog is sick?
Sick dogs often show low appetite, lethargy, and weakness. Specific systems show distinct signs like vomiting or coughing; see a vet if noticed.
How long after deworming can a Pomeranian be vaccinated?
Generally deworm a week before vaccination. After deworming, observe; if worms appear in stool and many, deworm again in a week, then vaccinate two weeks later. Vaccination must not happen while infected with parasites, or they affect vaccine efficacy and cause immune failure; ensure no parasite infection before vaccinating.
My turtle has white foam by its mouth, on and off, and while hibernating wakes to gape—is it gastroenteritis?
Turtle gastroenteritis shows low spirits, slow response, vomiting, soft or loose stool, often from cold feeding, temperature swings, bad water or spoiled food. Your signs of gaping and foam may instead be pneumonia; if it floats tilted in deep water, gapes at the surface with sound, has blocked nostrils or fears water, it is likely pneumonia linked to hibernation temperature swings. Control the temperature at about 28°C and soak in penicillin or streptomycin.
What happens to a dog with hepatitis?
Hepatitis is usually from viral, bacterial, fungal or other infection; signs include lethargy, poor or no appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, yellow urine, gray stool, abdominal swelling or pain, fever and shivering. See a vet promptly. During treatment control diet, avoiding greasy, high-fat food to ease the liver, and ensure enough water to prevent dehydration.
How should a Labrador be cared for during postpartum recovery?
Recovery lasts 4-6 weeks. Give proper food and water; the mother needs much water and protein, plus goat milk, egg yolk, crucian soup, chicken soup and chicken breast. Keep her quiet to rest and avoid noise and overstimulation. Watch health—temperature, appetite, stool—and consult a vet for any abnormality.
Does smelly dog poop mean the food is bad?
Smelly stool is not necessarily the food's fault; diet and digestion matter. A single or unhealthy diet and poor digestion cause odor. Gut bacteria imbalance also produces odor. If color, shape or smell changes abnormally, it may signal health problems needing a vet.
How long after a meal is best to give a dog dewormer?
Give it 2 to 3 hours after eating, when food is mostly digested and the gut burden is low. The drug irritates the gut, so give probiotics 3 hours later; watch stool and deworm again in 2 weeks if worms appear.
How long after internal deworming can my dog drink water?
A dog can drink right after internal deworming; no need to limit water. Dose strictly by weight to avoid overdose poisoning, and use gentle, regular products. Watch stool; if worms appear, deworm again in 2 weeks.
How often does a Poodle need to use the toilet?
An adult Poodle defecates 1 to 2 times and urinates 2 to 3 times daily; more with higher food or water intake. Puppies go more often. Frequent small amounts of urine may signal a urinary problem.
What is wrong with my new hamster’s leg?
From a photo it is unclear; check if the yellow discharge is stool or dirt. If stool, it may be diarrhea with lethargy and low appetite, needing a vet. If dirt, wipe with warm water. If the hind leg cannot bear weight or is painful, it may be injury or fracture; see a vet.