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My cat is shedding wildly with floating fur that won’t comb out; maybe from washing with human shampoo; coat is dull and can’t be touched; what to do?
Heavy shedding with floating fur can be seasonal, endocrine, dietary, or from human shampoo damaging skin pH. Use pet shampoo, improve diet, and see a vet if needed.
15-year-old dog with crusting, itching, and hair loss for nearly two years, intermittent, likes to lick the area
A 15-year-old dog with crusting, itching, and hair loss may have age-related endocrine skin disease, allergies, parasites, or infection. Two years of recurrence needs a vet workup.
Cat took a 5-hour car ride yesterday, ate and drank normally at the new home, then suddenly vomited yellow fluid at noon today
Vomiting yellow fluid after a long ride may be carsickness, stress, diet change, or gastroenteritis/panleukopenia. Fast briefly and see a vet if it persists.
My cat has a small flesh lump about 2.5 cm near the hind leg on its belly
A lump with crusting near the hind leg may be skin inflammation, or a growing mass could be a tumor. A vet exam is needed to confirm the type.
A puppy about 15-16 days old was crushed by a big dog days ago; the leg has stayed swollen with no local treatment; the thin front leg is normal, the thick one is the swollen injured leg. Any advice?
If a puppy was crushed and swelling persists, see a vet immediately to avoid permanent disability. Imaging, pain relief, cold packs, or surgery may be needed.
Vomited three times since around 9:50 and had one bout of diarrhea
Vomiting with diarrhea in a cat may indicate gastroenteritis or a viral disease such as feline panleukopenia. A veterinary exam for panleukopenia and parasites is recommended.
Can you tell if my kitten is male or female?
Tell a kitten's sex by the genitals and distance from the anus: a male has a small dot about 2 cm away with space for testicles, a female a small vertical slit about 0.5 to 1 cm below. Young ones are hard to read, so wait or ask a vet.
My hedgehog miscarried on April 3, how soon can it get pregnant again with the male still together?
After a miscarriage, wait about 1 to 2 months before rebreeding; separate the pair meanwhile. Watch for pink nipples, more appetite, and slow movement as pregnancy signs; gestation is about 58 to 60 days, so prep a birth area in time.
How long until a Mexican red-knee tarantula reaches adulthood?
A Mexican red-knee tarantula takes 3 to 5 years from sling to adult at 18 to 20 cm. Keep 25 to 27 C and 75 percent humidity with peat or coconut substrate for good growth.
How long can a yellow-throated turtle live?
With good care a yellow-throated turtle lives 50 to 60 years. Give good water and stable temperature, varied diet for balanced nutrition, and timely disease prevention.