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The symptoms of prostatitis vary with the degree and nature of the inflammation of the gland. The most constant feature characterizing the disease is the expression of pain. The animal may arch its back, walk or jump cautiously especially when going up or down stairs, and may occasionally howl for no apparent reason. Since stool in the rectum exerts pressure on the inflamed prostate, there will often be evidence of delayed or painful defecation. The swollen glands may press upon the urinary tube (urethra) leading from the bladder to the outside, and this may result in frequent, short, and painful urinations. In inflammations of greater severity there may be dribbling of urine, straining, or no passage of urine at all. Where there is no passage of urine, this should be considered an emergency symptom for, if the animal is not treated promptly, urinary products may become absorbed into the blood and lead to uremia and death. Where the disease occurs in younger animals there may be excessive ejaculations of semen. Dogs have had as many as a dozen spontaneous orgasms in a single day as a result of this condition.
The pup will make a thorough inspection of its new surroundings. At this time the animal is quite scared and uncertain of its new situation. Therefore it is better not to feed it anything for a couple of hours, because eating at this stage might lead to an upset stomach. Speak to the animal in a soothing voice and pet it occasionally to reassure it. Do not permit any excessive fondling at this time, especially by children, and do not try to put a collar, harness, or leash on the animal. Nor should any efforts at grooming or bathing be made at this early stage.
Ear hematomas usually result from neglected inflammations of the lining membranes of the ear—in other words, from ear canker. The constant shaking of the head and the vigorous scratching of the ears are the direct and most common causes of the condition. Ear infestations of lice, mites, ticks, or fleas can also cause the digging and scratching that may lead to hematoma. The condition may more rarely come about as the result of a severe injury to the ear.
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Two-week old puppies can already receive intranasal vaccination, which gives 10-12 months immunity and followed with annual booster shots. This form offers faster immunity compared to injectables, as it stimulates local immunity by targeting the site where the infection naturally occurs.
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The average duration of pregnancy in the dog is from fiftyeight to sixtyfive days, with most dogs giving birth on about the sixtysecond day. During this period the vigorous animal usually thrives without any special change in its normal routine and gives birth without any assistance.
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