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My dog was injured by a firecracker and keeps crying with two bleeding wounds – what should I do?
Heavy bleeding suggests deep wounds; see a vet for cleaning, disinfection and possible stitches. Care for the wounds until healed.
Why is my hamster’s face swollen?
A swollen hamster face can come from infection, injury or diet-related internal heat. Cheek-pouch food spoilage causes pouch inflammation; see a vet if severe.
My cat has many small bumps on its face. What is it?
The blurry photo prevents diagnosis, but bumps suggest bacterial or fungal skin infection. Use a collar, avoid scratching, and get a skin scraping at the vet.
What happens if a Papillon is shaved?
Shaving a Papillon exposes skin to sunburn, heatstroke, or chills, loses coat protection against infection, and can damage follicles if done poorly, preventing regrowth.
My dog keeps scratching its face, rubbing on the floor, and seems miserable.
Face scratching and rubbing may be infection or allergy itching; use a collar and get a skin scraping at the vet. Allergies need anti-itch medicine and removing the trigger.
Why are my dog’s eye sockets red and swollen?
Red, swollen eye sockets can come from bacterial or viral eye infection with more discharge, allergies, or a scratch injury to the eye tissue. Clean and see a vet if needed.
My cat was disobedient and got hit; its eye was accidentally scratched below. Is it serious?
From the photo the eye looks only mildly swollen and the eyeball is probably unhurt. Rinse with saline and use pet eye drops, but watch for worsening signs.
My pet has had a lot of eye discharge since yesterday, gluing its eyes shut, and chloramphenicol drops are not helping much.
Heavy eye discharge that glues the eyes shut is often caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Rinsing with saline and using antibiotic eye drops can help, but other symptoms mean a vet visit is needed.
My dog is vomiting and has diarrhea, throws up everything within minutes, and has bloody stool; might be coccidia. Given smectite, Yunnan Baiyao, omeprazole, then coccidia meds; now energetic.
These signs suggest acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis from digestion, toxins, parasites, or infection. Unvaccinated dogs need a virus screen; vaccinated ones can be observed. With frequent vomiting, withhold food and water six hours before medicating.
My 1.5-month puppy has swollen red eyes (vision ok), thick white eye discharge, and a swollen red chin that oozes blood – what is it?
Swollen eyes/chin suggest conjunctivitis and skin disease from allergy, bacteria, or fungus; the chin blood is from scratching. Use an E-collar, get a skin scraping, and use pet eye drops plus iodine care.