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What are the symptoms of tracheitis in puppies?
Common signs are pus-like nasal discharge, dry cough, poor appetite, lethargy, mouth breathing, and bulging eyes. Causes include viral or bacterial infection; see a vet and follow their medication.
My dog’s ear is swollen and its behavior is odd, shaking its head often. What disease is this?
Swollen ear and frequent head shaking suggest otitis externa or ear mites. Check for debris/odor; a vet exam identifies the cause. Treat with cleaning plus antibacterial meds for otitis, or mite killer for mites.
Hello doctor, my two-month-old domestic kitten suddenly got a small hard lump on its forehead, under the skin, moving with the skin when pushed.
The lump may be skin inflammation or a sebaceous cyst. Use pet antibacterial topical for inflammation; otherwise see a vet to check for a cyst needing surgical removal.
What happens if a dog’s intussusception is left untreated?
Untreated intussusception usually kills within a week. It blocks the gut, causing pain, vomiting, and difficult defecation, then ischemia, necrosis, perforation, and peritonitis. Surgery is needed.
My dog caught a cold; I gave it paracetamol-chlorphenamine and Shuanghuanglian, but now it’s weak, unwilling to move, and dry-heaving — what’s wrong?
The new symptoms after those human cold medicines suggest the wrong medication, possibly poisoning and kidney failure risk from the human drug paracetamol-chlorphenamine. Take the dog to a vet at once.
Vomited the day before yesterday and yesterday; gave probiotics this morning, no vomiting at noon, but vomited again in the evening
The photo shows undigested kibble, likely from blockage or indigestion, possibly from hair buildup. A vet checkup and x-ray are advised; for mild indigestion, withhold food then feed softened, easy-to-digest food.
My dog’s eyes have been swollen for a long time; is it internal inflammation or does it need deworming? I gave dewormer and the eyes swelled up and got worse over the past week
Swelling after deworming likely means an allergic reaction to the medication, with itching, redness, and tearing; a vet can give an anti-allergy shot. Swelling can also come from parasites if deworming was ineffective.
What happens if a dog sleeps too much?
Sleeping too much can make a dog emotionally unstable, anxious, or irritable, and lower its immunity. Excessive sleep may also signal health problems such as joint pain, obesity, or diabetes.
Red, Pus-Weeping Ears, a Red Bald Patch, and Red Bumps on the Body; Treatment Stopped Working
The ears show infection, and reduced response to medication suggests drug resistance. Stop the current drugs and have a vet run a sensitivity test to choose the right antibiotics.
What Causes a Dog to Vomit, Have Diarrhea, and Lose Energy?
These signs can indicate gastroenteritis, parasites, colds, or infectious disease, and persistent cases risk dehydration. See a vet promptly; if unavailable, use pet anti-diarrheal and anti-vomiting medication temporarily.