Dog Flu Treatment

Question by Zack: Dog Sneezing Retching sound?
my little female dog sometimes when she crawls under the blankets, she starts making these horrible noises that sound like sneezes but they sound like shes trying to hold back a puke, she hasnt really puked yet, but it sounds like shes dying when she does it and it scares me. Another weird thing is that she dose it when shes NOT under the blankets too

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Answer by Emily S
Pets and people sneeze for two reasons. Either the membranes that line their nose are inflamed or a foreign object of some sort is present in the nostrils.
Nasal membranes become inflamed either because the pet was exposed to a chemical irritant or it has contracted a respiratory tract infection. By far, most of the sneezing pets that I see have contracted upper respiratory tract infections. Some times the only symptom of the infection is sneezing. In people, we would call it a cold. Pet colds are caused by airborne virus and bacteria. The two most common cold viruses of dogs are the Parainfluenza virus and Type-2 Adenovirus. Both are highly infectious and are passed by sneezes from other sick dogs or from dogs that silently carry the infection. It is very common for the owners of sneezing pets to tell me that their “baby” was boarded, groomed or exposed to neighboring pets or a doggy park within the past two week.

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Question by pookiepoo: Why does my dog keep making a sneezing sound?
He keeps blowing air out of his nose so I don;t it is actually a sneeze but it sounds like it. He has been doing it often. It can be about 3 o4 times every minute.

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Answer by ericka1star
i’d take him to a vet, he could just be excited at times or maybe it’s a respiratory infection or allergies

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Question by .:: ~Kawaii~ ::.: How do these vampire traits sound?
I’m working on a vampire story set in 1850’s England and would like some criticism on the traits I’m thinking about using as the corner stone of my work And was actually inspired to write it because I hate Twilight and wanted to write a good vampire story reminiscent of Anne Rice and Bram Stroker ^^

-Vampires cannot enter a home unless invited. Once they have been invited once, they can reenter as many times as they’d like.

-As with traditional lore, vampires love to count and/or untangle things (hence the idea of scattering rice grains in a vampire’s coffin)

-Do not have to sleep in coffins, nor do they have to be on native ground

-Vampires can control animals, namely bats, owls, foxes OR wolves.

-Vampires will keep whichever eye colour they had previous to death / being bitten

-Hawthorn, holy water, crucifixes/crosses repel vampires, but the strength of religious symbols depend on the faith of the user AND all the aforementioned methods are rarely, if ever, fatal. EG. A crucifix coming into contact with a vampire’s skin would burn and leave a scar but would not kill.

-To kill a vampire, one must either, a) stake it through the heart, decapitate it, burn the remains and scatter the ashes over holy ground OR b) bury the body face down at a crossroad.

-Sunlight is not fatal! It makes it very uncomfortable, as vampires are much more sensitive, but will only cause a slight burning sensation (like sunburn) and will rid the vampire of his/her powers and abilities. May also cause fatigue, hives, cold- or flu-like symptoms, etc.

-Fangs are very similar to human canines only slightly longer and sharper.

-Vampires have no reflexion but do have a shadow.

-Can have a conscious, though it’s somewhat rare

-Pale skin except for after feeding. The skin will remain rosy for 2-4 weeks depending on how much blood has been consumed

-Average to exceedingly beautiful. Vampires, even if not gorgeous, are alluring by nature.

-Can eat (and some may even enjoy) human food. The nutrition is not needed and can be considered a “luxury” of sorts.

-Ages very slowly (after centuries), though drinking fresh, human blood will act as a “fountain of youth” and rejuvenate the vampire, physically making them appear younger and healing any wounds, and mentally curing any headaches, pain, etc. from extended exposure to sunlight, hunger, etc.

-Heightened senses. Can only smell the copper in blood only when it is exposed to oxygen.

-Better night vision than humans.

-No heartbeat.

-Cold skin

-Hearing the prayers or chants of a priest will cause pain to a vampire by the way of headaches, hives, etc.

-Sexually promiscuous

-No shape-shifting or flight

-Can become a vampire by: committing suicide, improper burial, dying with vengeance, being cursed by a witch, forsaking the Church, being possessed by a demon, or being bitten

-Easily fatigued during the daytime hours, may need to rest often.

-Will have headaches or flu or cold-like symptoms for no medical reason due to hunger or extended exposure to sunlight.

-Nocturnally-natured (sleeps better during the day, naturally prefers night)

Please tell me what you think ^^ if there are any more I should add, tell me <3
Thank you~
I think I'll add:

-Becoming a vampire through: having a mother who was bitten during pregnancy, drinking a vampire's blood (in general), being killed by a vampire (rare chance)

-Being unable to cross running water
To Joss: I'd have to disagree with you extensively here. First, I don't think Meyers can write anything--especially romance--well. Her publisher doesn't know a thing about grammar, either.

Secondly, vampires (or any mythological being) needs to stay within the confines of that race's abilities. I.E., Meyer's creations are not vampires by definition. By taking away the limitations of vampires, you are, as such, turning them into (and I quote) "angsty teenagers with fangs". Just like you wouldn't remove the limitations on humans by saying: "these humans can breath underwater, withstand fire, fly, and magically regenerate." Because then they wouldn't be humans at all, now would they?

With all that behind, I'd like to read your story whenever you finish with it, it sounds quite interesting, actually.

And my entire story is focused on the difficult romance between a vampire and his human friend / lover / person

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Answer by siamvelvet72
sounds good. I would love to read a non twilight vampire book. Here are some things that i will add, you can agree or disagree.
vampires in some different stories can turn into mist. they can control rats, they can’t cross running water(also spirits) they also can’t touch silver because of the purity or wood(don’t know the reason for that) They have a Hypnotic gaze that they use on their weaker minded victims. different ways of becoming a vampire are getting bitten(Obviously) in some case getting bitten and then drinking the blood of the vampire that bit you and in one story they were even born. In some of the newer stories they hang around in clans almost like a vampire mafia. Good luck with the story. As long as the characters aren’t named Bella and Edward

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Question by Natalie: Does this sound rude? Please check?
Is this rude that I think like this? :/

Now that I am in high school, I have tons of homework and I am taking it seriously unlike last year. I only have 1 day of rest which is Sunday. My concern is about Ellie. I feel bad for saying this, but I don’t think I can watch her very often.. The reason for this is because I don’t like how you go out to hang out with your friends while I am stuck at home trying to study and watch Ellie at the same time. I know your probably thinking~ “Just don’t watch her.. the 2 dogs are there..” ~ but your dog is affecting my dog, me, and the house. She trys to bite Pixie.. I have to stop that when ever she tries. And when ever I don’t supervise her, she goes pee/poop in areas I can not see. So I follow her when ever I feel suspicious. I have to do this all day when she is present. I am not trying to say “Don’t bring her anymore” ~ All I want to say is, please don’t being her so often when you are going to hang out with your friends , because I am soooo busy now.  Of course, I am willing to watch her when you have to do something that is not considered social. So please don’t think I don’t want Ellie over ever again. That is not what I am trying to say. I am very sorry if you found this offensive, but I just wanted to get this off my chest. I don’t want to be a complainer, but I think this is the best decision.

I was wondering if I am wrong for thinking like this… What do you think?
Like today, I am really sick with the flu and studying for 3 tests but she still insists of bringing her dog over. I feel like she thinks I have no life and her dog is more important.

I wish I can write this in the nicest way possible so that would help a bunch.,

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Answer by monster
I think you’re saying to much. Here’s my suggestion:

“Now that I’m in high school, I have a lot more homework than I’m used to. This compromises my time in a way that doesn’t allow for me to spend so much time watching your dog. I don’t mind continuing to do so on occasion, but please give me a day or so of notice so I can arrange my schedule accordingly.”

In stating that you don’t want to dog-sit while this person spends time with their friends, I feel you’re over stepping your bounds.
You also seem to complaining about the duties associated with watching this dog, which would give the owner reason to no longer trust you to this responsibility, and that doesn’t seem to be what you want.
Finally, it doesn’t add much to discuss having watched the dog today while studying and being sick, because you accepted the responsibility when it seems you weren’t up for it
Good luck.

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Question by gemzalvn: Does this sound like the flu?
Started about 4 days ago, thought it was just a cold. Yesterday felt so much worse, my body literally ached to the point where a couldnt stand without pain, my head was banging, i have a wheeze and cough and sore throat and feel really cold even with central heating on full and 2 quilt and a dog for warmth. I couldnt work today and really annoyed by it but it got to the point where i felt sick n dizzy. Wondering it is severe enough to be flu or is it a wimpy cold.
Am working tomorrow and need to be feeling better any suggestions?

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Answer by Purple
Sounds like the flu.

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Question by *That’s*Super*Duper*: When I cough.. I sound like a dog barking?
The dog barking bit is just a metaphor… I’m not turning into a do.. I just have the flu.. and I am getting over it but now sometimes when I cough.. It goes to a loud bark.

Could it be just that I am getting better?

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Answer by Moony3005231
It’s just a symptom. Means your body is discharging any bacterialized phlem in your body. If possible, go to the washroom and spit out any thick, mucus substance after you cough.

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My dog is having the flu and sneezes all the time !!! (It’s not great image i know but it’s the only camera we have)