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Golden coin turtles are fairly hard to keep, hatchlings can drown and have low resistance and get sick easily, needing careful care. But experienced keepers can do well. Today our pet care specialists detail how to keep them.
Why does my dog have yellow eye discharge?
Yellow discharge from a dog's eyes may indicate an eye infection, including conjunctivitis or keratitis caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. In addition, eye injury, allergies, or blocked tear drainage can also cause yellow discharge from the eyes. If the discharge increases or symptoms such as redness, pain, tearing, or itching around the eyes appear, it is recommended to take it to a veterinary hospital for a check-up.
Two months ago my cat’s right eye suddenly wouldn’t open and it wouldn’t let me touch it. A vet said it was the cornea and gave two bottles of drops. I used them a long time with no effect, stopped for a while, and it seemed worse – the eye is now cloudy. Another vet also said just keep using drops, but a few more times brought no change. I miss its two bright eyes; now only one is fine, which is heartbreaking. (The right eye has watered a lot since kittenhood – tears when it eats.)
Feline keratitis causes increased discharge, corneal cloudiness, and eye swelling. Common causes include bacterial or viral infection, trauma, and entropion. If the cornea stays cloudy and shows no improvement after prolonged medication, suspect that the infection has worsened into a corneal ulcer or corneal sequestrum, meaning the current medication may be ineffective. It is best to seek a specialized veterinary eye hospital for systematic treatment.
What medicine is effective for treating my dog’s interdigital dermatitis?
Interdigital dermatitis (pododermatitis) generally requires anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial medication. Ointments such as erythromycin and mupirocin can be used; they have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects that help relieve the symptoms. Before applying, clean the dog's toes and keep them dry, then apply a small amount of ointment and massage it in. Symptoms usually improve within a few days.
My cat’s eyes are red, tearing, and won’t open
Red, tearing, crusty, closed eyes usually mean irritant (dust, fur) or bacterial/viral eye disease. If no fever or appetite loss, rinse with saline, wipe crust, then apply neomycin sulfate drops 4-6 times daily, with a collar to stop rubbing. Feed light food; if no relief in days, see a vet.
There’s a lump on my dog’s belly—what is it?
The picture shows swelling on the abdomen but the exact spot is unclear. If it is the navel swelling or ulcerating, it may be an umbilical hernia, with a mass, pain, vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea, constipation, fever. See a vet. If another area swells, consider skin disease from bacteria, fungus or parasites.
My rabbit stopped eating and drinking, curls in a corner and grinds its teeth—what’s wrong?
Not eating, blank stare may be: 1) overeating causing indigestion—give pet probiotics; 2) fright—comfort it and offer favorite treats; 3) illness—bacterial or parasite infection. If other abnormalities appear, see a vet.
My cat’s stool was like mud, then diarrhea with mucus and blood—what disease is this?
Mud-like stool with mucus and blood likely means enteritis or parasite infection. First, bacterial or viral enteritis—if unvaccinated, panleukopenia risk is high, so get a test and blood work. Second, coccidia or Giardia damage the gut lining and cause bleeding; diagnose by fecal exam and abdominal ultrasound, then deworm and treat with anti-inflammatories.
I found a small red scab on my cat—is it ringworm?
The picture shows a small red scab, possibly from trauma or fungal, bacterial or parasitic infection. Ringworm shows rough fur, heavy hair loss in oval patches, red itchy painful skin. Check for other scabs; if small, apply antibacterial ointment; if no improvement or other signs, see a vet for scraping, smear, Wood's lamp to confirm.
My rescued two-month-old kitten is on and off lethargic, barely eats, and has discharge, watery eyes, sneezing and open-mouth breathing
A kitten with sneezing, open-mouth breathing and poor appetite likely has a respiratory infection from pathogens like herpesvirus, calicivirus, mycoplasma, chlamydia or Bordetella, causing discharge, rapid breathing and cough. Stray kittens are weak and often virus-infected; don't self-treat when unwell—take it to a vet promptly.