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What Happens If a Dog Eats Too Much Pork Liver?
Too much pork liver burdens digestion, causing diarrhea and vomiting. Its high vitamin A can cause toxicity (hair loss, dry skin, bone deformity), and toxins may harm the liver.
How do I prevent dog mange (mite disease)?
Prevent mange by keeping the environment clean, washing bedding, and regular baths; avoid damp places and contact with infected dogs; supplement vitamins and lecithin for skin resistance; do monthly topical prevention (Revolution, Advantage Multi, Simparica) effective against mites.
My 45kg Alaskan Malamute, almost 3, recently in heat and got demodicosis; ears are dirty and itchy after cleaning. A chewable worked then relapsed and worsened; eyes/mouth/feet have purulent crusts. Heard doramectin helps but unsure if safe for long-haired dogs and timing with the chewable.
Confirmed demodicosis is treated orally, by injection, or medicated baths. After relapse, a second deworming plus ivermectin injection is an option; dose by vet to avoid toxicity. Alaskans are NOT collie-type, so ivermectin is safe. Medicated baths and vitamins help; clean the environment.
My dog’s tail base turned black; the skin is white, no scabs or ringworm seen.
A black tail base may be normal melanin from age or sun, with no other symptoms needed. Past skin disease, harsh shampoo causing chronic dermatitis, or mites/hormones can also do it; see a vet if uncertain.
When Can a Golden Retriever Eat Adult Dog Food?
A Golden Retriever is adult at 12 months, so switch to adult food then. Puppy food is richer for growth; adult food is higher in fiber. Feed by age: milk or formula under 2 months, softened kibble to 3 months, dry puppy food to 1 year, adult food to 8 years, then senior. Transition over 7 days. This article details it.
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.
How can I make my dog’s fur thicker and coarser?
A dog's coat quality is determined by genetics, nutrition, and other factors, so it is hard to change completely. If the coat is too fine and soft, the owner can appropriately feed the dog foods such as egg yolk, salmon oil, chicken breast, and fruits and vegetables to supplement protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins, thereby improving skin and coat quality. Second, brush and bathe the dog regularly, but don't bathe too often, and don't use human shampoo or body wash. Finally, take the dog out for sunlight and exercise regularly to promote metabolism and strengthen its constitution and coat health.
My dog keeps biting its thigh, with hair loss and redness
Hair loss, redness and biting mean a skin disease, possibly fungal, bacterial or mange. Get a cheap skin scraping and stain at a vet to confirm, then treat. If cannot, shave, disinfect with iodine, and use an antibacterial spray; use a collar to stop licking. Add vitamin B, lecithin, fish oil; avoid salty food; keep environment clean and dry.
What happens when a dog sheds its coat?
Shedding is a natural physiological phenomenon in dogs, usually occurring in spring and autumn, mainly to adapt to temperature changes and keep the coat clean and healthy. During shedding a lot of fur falls out and scatters around. Brush daily to avoid matting, and supplement nutrition with lecithin, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins for skin and coat health.
How to make a dog’s coat grow fast?
1) nutritious balanced diet with quality kibble plus vitamin/unsaturated-fat foods (egg, fish, veg, fruit); 2) exercise and sun (metabolism, disinfection); 3) lecithin and fish oil for coat/skin immunity.