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My cat had feline distemper 10 days ago and was given IV fluids and a blood transfusion, but now it still has diarrhea. Why, and what can I do?
Diarrhea can persist after distemper if parasites or bacterial enteritis are present, or because antibiotics disrupted the gut flora. Probiotics and a gastrointestinal prescription diet are recommended, with follow-up testing.
What are the symptoms of a dog bitten by a tick?
Bites cause redness, itching, local hair loss, and restlessness. Ticks may spread babesia (weight loss, jaundice, bloody urine, fever). Many bites risk infection, even death. Remove ticks, avoid grass, deworm.
What are the best medicines for dog skin disease?
Skin disease needs type-specific treatment, not a one-size cure. Parasitic causes need deworming plus sprays; bacterial needs antibacterial agents and an Elizabethan collar; fungal needs antifungals like metronidazole or itraconazole.
Why is my cat vomiting water?
Vomiting water usually signals digestive trouble: indigestion, infection, or toxins. Frequent vomiting needs urgent vet care; occasional cases can be managed with fasting plus meds and probiotics, then rechecked.
What are the downsides of feeding a dog chicken breast long-term?
Long-term chicken breast causes pickiness, oral bacteria and tartar from soft residue, and parasite risk if raw. Balance the diet.
Can cats eat chicken breast?
Cats can eat chicken breast, preferably cooked. It is high in protein and low in fat, but raw chicken risks bacterial and parasite infection.
Why are my French Bulldog’s eyes red?
Red eyes in a Frenchie are mainly from irritants, injury, or infection. Rinse with saline or eye wash for debris like shampoo, dust, or sand. Self-scratching can inflame; bacterial or viral keratitis, conjunctivitis, or blepharitis cause severe redness with discharge - see a vet.
What should I do if my cat’s eyes are oozing pus and won’t open?
Causes include bacterial or viral mixed infection. Clean with pet eye wash, then use drops with tylosin or acyclovir; improvement shows in 2-3 days. If no improvement or contagious disease like rhinotracheitis is involved, see the vet promptly.
What are the symptoms of a cold in kittens?
A kitten with a cold may have a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes, and a serious case can bring fever with a dry nose, hot ears, lethargy, poor appetite, and sleepiness. Bacterial or viral infection may be the cause, so unvaccinated kittens should be checked.
Why is my kitten sneezing?
A kitten may sneeze due to irritants like perfume, disinfectant, chili, or citrus smells; ventilate the room and it usually eases in 5–10 minutes. Frequent sneezing may indicate a nasal foreign object or a bacterial/viral respiratory infection. Check the nose for debris and rinse with a nasal wash; if there is discharge or lethargy, see a vet to rule out feline rhinotracheitis or calicivirus.