There is a large dog that hangs around my place of work. He is not very well taken care of by his owners. Recently, his eyes are bloodshot red, he looks sad, he sleeps alot, has constant drool from his mouth, and a green discharge coming from his penis. Anyone know what this may be?
Second. my dog at home has gotten fleas, I have recently been taking him to a new park where a lot of dog walkers hang out. What is the safest and easiest way to get rid of them?
Thanks
2006-11-07 07:06:06 · 15 answers · asked by dayapibu 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
On the stray dog, it sounds like he has a systemic infection, (people commonly call blood poisoning, but is an infection begun as such as an infected tooth or sinuses, and the toxins spread though the body) perhaps form a tooth abscess. He really needs a trip to the vet and a good round of antibiotics..
Your walking dog should be protected by a spot-on application, such as Frontline Plus, Advantix, or my favorite, Revolution..Call around to local vets, as some offer the first treatment of these for free..
2006-11-07 07:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first dog sounds neglected. poor diet can cause dogs to lose hair, get mucousy eyes and penis. if you are really certain there is reason for concern and speaking with the owner doesn't suffice you can contact animal control anonymously. negative side of that is that if he is taken away from the owner he would end up in a shelter and possibly be put down if no one came to adopt him after 30 days. see if you can smuggle him some food. any help you offer this dog will help him.
bathe your dog in a flea bath before putting any medications on his coat. if you don't want a flea collar (which you can take off at leisure) then buy flea drops that you can place directly on his fur and lasts up to 3 months.
2006-11-07 07:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by cami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the first dog I would call the local animal control and have them pick up the dogas could be many things.On the second question,I would bath this pet in some Dawn dish wasing liquid and apply the once a month flea killer "ADVANTAGE",it is a very good product.You might try spraying your lawn also with a flea killer that can be purchased at any local feed store.The Dawn liquid is about the only product that will kill all fleas on your pet and it is safe and used by wildlife rescues.
2006-11-07 07:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the stray not sure. For the fleas use Frontline and your dog will never get them again if you treat them monthly. The biggest challenge is going to be getting them out of your house. If you are not sure if they are in the house a good test is put a bowl in the floor with some dish soap in the floor with a light shinning in it. When you wake up the next morning there should be dead fleas in the bowl.
2006-11-07 07:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by mytessa77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog 1: I dont know his exact condition, but he needs to be picked up and seen by a humane society with qualified vets, preferably a no-kill shelter so his problems can be resolved and he can find a good loving home.
Dog 2: Again he needs a vet visit to do a flea dip, and analyze his conditions and advise you how to rid your home of recurring problems. Then you need to give him a monthly treatment (probably the spot on the back of the neck) to avoid recurrence. We always use one of the monthly treatments and it works perfectly. Also, you may have to shampoo your rugs and linens to get rid of any fleas or eggs there.
2006-11-07 07:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mary R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your first question, call animal control or the ASPCA. They will do whats BEST for the dog. As for your dog, give him a flea bath and put him on Frontline. It works great! There are also some homeopathic treatments if you want to go that route. I know that citronella, cedar, eucalyptus, lemongrass, and lavender essential oils are a repellent. It's not a insecticide, it will just repel them if you spray it on your dog before you go out. You can get those at most health food stores. Just look up homeopathic remedies on the internet.
2006-11-07 07:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by evDub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I cannot answer your first question but in my opnion i would call the ASPCA and have them investigate because if you see no improvement of the treatment of the dog then something must be wrong.
Your second question is easily answered. Visit your vet or local pet store and ask them for their opinion on safe and easy ways to rid your pup of fleas!
2006-11-07 07:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by NDogg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 12:06:21 · answer #8 · answered by sitton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the fleas start feeding brewers yeast every day and put sulfur granules on your yard. that will get rid of the fleas and you can still take him to the park just keep feeding the brewers yeast
2006-11-07 07:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the first dog, I think you should call the nearest Humane Society!!! It sounds kindof gross!!!
On the 2nd dog, just give him a bath once or twice a month or so, put a flea collar on him and give him some Advantix and he'll be good 2 go!!!
(you're welcome!)
2006-11-07 07:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by kaitie h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋