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How long is the course of a dog’s intussusception?
Untreated intussusception can kill a dog within a week; it mostly affects puppies and shows as stubborn vomiting, little bloody stool, or no defecation and pain. Seek a vet; treatment is sedation, enema, or surgery.
Even after baths and deworming it still scratches often; this has lasted 3 months. I am not sure if it is ringworm; only the chin is a bit red, actually redder and a bit swollen than shown, nothing else.
From the description and photo, no ringworm is seen. Itch has many causes: skin infection, parasite allergy, dry skin, environmental or food allergy. A red, swollen chin is usually black chin (bacterial folliculitis) from oily food or poor cleaning. Use a cone and see a vet for skin checks.
My dog has labored breathing, cough, wheezing, runny nose, occasional sneeze; seems bronchitis; 3 months old, male, unneutered, Samoyed-Bichon mix.
Cough and wheezing may come from pneumonia, infection, mycoplasma, bacteria, or distemper, and also heart disease. See a vet to find the cause and treat. Follow the vet's medication to avoid chronic bronchitis or acute pneumonia.
How long to treat mild feline pneumonia?
Mild cat pneumonia usually cures in 1 to 2 weeks; severe cases with complications take longer. Early cough and fever mean see a vet.
How long until a limping dog heals on its own?
A limping dog rarely heals by itself, so see a vet. Fractures need treatment; minor wounds may self-heal with rest.
My Dog Vomited and the Stool Test Shows CPV-AG Positive, What Does This Mean?
A CPV-AG positive result means the dog carries or has parvovirus. If clinical signs appear, follow the vet's symptomatic treatment. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy; vaccinate regularly to prevent it.
How Long for a Dog’s Dry Eye to Heal?
Dry eye treatment takes over a week, with medication or surgery. Meds include immunosuppressants, tear stimulants, anti-inflammatories, and substitutes.
How Long for a Golden Retriever’s Pancreatitis to Heal?
Mild golden retriever pancreatitis recovers in about a week; severe cases with complications take longer. Avoid high-fat, hard-to-digest food during treatment.
Kitten Has Not Drunk Milk for Two Days and Is Lethargic with a Hoarse Voice
A kitten refusing milk for two days with low energy may be dehydrated from illness; prolonged refusal causes electrolyte loss and can be fatal. Hand-feed formula and seek a vet.
Clicking Sounds, Dry Heaving, and Coughing
A dog coughing and dry heaving may signal a bacterial or viral respiratory infection or a foreign object scratching the esophagus. Prompt veterinary diagnosis and treatment are recommended.