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Kitten Ate Leftover Fish and Bones, Then Stopped Eating and Thin with Abdominal Twitching
Weight loss with abdominal twitching likely indicates gastroenteritis from bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. See a vet for the cause; bacterial cases use antibiotics plus pet probiotics to regulate the gut.
Why is my cat dry-heaving and having a runny nose?
Dry heaving, a runny nose, and poor appetite in cats may be symptoms of a respiratory infection caused by bacteria, mycoplasma, chlamydia, or viruses. You can give the cat cold medicine and keep it warm. If tearing and sneezing also appear, consider feline viral rhinotracheitis caused by the herpes virus.
Cat’s Lower Eyelid Scratched in a Fight, Tearing and Thick White Discharge
A fight scratch causes tearing and discharge; clean with saline to remove bacteria and use a broad-spectrum antibiotic eye drop to prevent infection and heal. Keep a collar on; if severe, see a vet. (Chloramphenicol and erythromycin were used for 3 days.)
Why Is My Cat’s Ear Edge Split?
A split ear edge may be a normal congenital trait (ignore it) or result from injury or infection, such as a bite from a fight. Clean and disinfect fight wounds and use antibiotics; for infection, identify the type and treat specifically.
What Diseases Are Cockatiels Prone To?
Common cockatiel diseases include colds, enteritis, feather plucking and parasites. Big temperature swings cause colds; poor hygiene causes digestive disease; plucking is often management-related. Keep environment and food clean.
Why Is a Puppy’s Skin Itchy?
Itchy puppy skin can come from allergies, parasites, or bacterial or fungal infection. Check the body for other signs or parasites, and deworm promptly if parasites are found.
What Causes Parrot Diarrhea?
Diarrhea can be poor diet, a weak or stressed gut, parasites, or bacterial and viral infection. Most cases are mild, but some signal serious disease - find the cause before treating, and guard against Newcastle, which has no cure.
Why Does a Cat’s Tummy Gurgle?
Gurgling can come from bad or spoiled food upsetting gut flora, gastrointestinal blockage, parasites, or bacterial and viral infection. Judge the cause and respond appropriately.
Why Is the Area Above a Dog’s Nose Swollen and Red?
Swelling above the nose can come from insect bites, injury or skin disease. Treat with antiseptic or anti-itch cream, deworm if parasitic, and use antifungal or antibacterial medicine for infections.
What skin disease is this?
The blurry photo cannot confirm the type; skin disease needs symptoms plus scrape microscopy, as visual checks mislead. Types include fungal, bacterial, allergic, parasitic, endocrine. Fungal signs (patchy hair loss, scales, redness, itch) suggest ringworm; isolate, disinfect, use antifungals. See a vet if unsure.