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What medicine helps a dog’s diarrhea get better fast?
Dog diarrhea is usually gastroenteritis; you can give a pet anti-inflammatory containing amoxicillin or metronidazole, plus an anti-diarrheal with bismuth subcarbonate and probiotics to settle the gut. Keep the diet light to avoid irritation; symptoms usually ease in 1-2 days. If diarrhea doesn't improve after medication, it may be parasites or a virus — take the dog to a vet to find the cause and adjust treatment.
What should I do if my puppy has diarrhea, vomiting, and won’t eat?
Take a puppy with diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite to the vet promptly, do not medicate blindly. The cause could be many things; in an unvaccinated puppy it is often viral enteritis, which is common and dangerous, so early diagnosis matters.
Which Scottish Fold coat color is the most expensive?
Silver shaded, bicolor, and calico Scottish Folds currently command the highest prices, sometimes tens of thousands. But price is mainly set by bloodline and conformation, not coat color. Note that all Scottish Folds carry a hereditary bone disease, so schedule regular vet checkups.
Can a dog’s damaged internal organs heal on their own?
Internal organ damage generally cannot heal on its own; without prompt, correct treatment the condition worsens and can be fatal. After a fall or impact, take the dog for an X-ray to locate and gauge the damage, then treat accordingly, with diet and care per the vet's advice.
What should I do if my dog vomits even after drinking water?
Vomiting even water may signal gut disease or pancreatitis, so find the cause first. Cold food on an empty stomach can upset the gut; try warm water with probiotic. Spoiled food causing poisoning or acute gastritis needs IV fluids and meds. Parasites or pancreatitis also cause severe vomiting, so see a vet.
What medicine should I use for white dandruff on my dog?
White dandruff on a dog does not always need medication, as it can be normal physiological shedding often linked to a dry environment or too-frequent bathing. Supplement with lecithin or fish oil and bathe no more than once a week with pet shampoo. If there is also heavy hair loss or itching, see a vet for a skin scrape to find the cause.
What to do if a puppy has diarrhea?
It may be indigestion—give probiotics. If no improvement, it could be gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, parasites, or parvovirus; see a vet. Prevent dehydration with small frequent bland meals; get IV fluids if it refuses food.
How many days can a dog with internal injuries survive?
Survival depends on the injury. A hard impact that severely damages the heart or spleen can kill a dog within about ten minutes, while a milder case may live 3 to 5 days or longer. Mild stomach bleeding from swallowing a sharp object is usually not life-threatening with prompt treatment. Get an X-ray to assess the damage.
At what age is a dog safe from parvovirus?
A dog can catch parvovirus at any age, but after six months its immunity is much stronger, so infection has a higher survival rate than in puppies. Beyond age, full vaccination and adequate antibody levels are what truly lower the risk. Any dog showing vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or lethargy should be tested.
What to Do About Eczema in Dogs
If your dog develops eczema, take it to a vet to confirm the cause, then treat with vet-recommended topical and oral medication such as fluocinonide or betamethasone cream and dexamethasone or prednisone tablets. Support healing with skin hygiene, a hypoallergenic diet, an Elizabethan collar, and a clean, low-allergen environment.