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I adopted this cat and did not know it was sick; its neck is scratched and losing hair on both sides — is this a serious contagious disease?
The photo of the cat's neck is blurry and skin details cannot be seen, so it is hard to determine the exact skin condition; a definite answer cannot be given yet. Shave the fur around the area, keep an Elizabethan collar on, disinfect with povidone-iodine, and take the cat for a skin test.
My hamster was very active on the wheel, climbed the cage top, and now is ice-cold with open eyes but limp – has it died?
A cold, limp hamster has several possible causes and must be judged case by case. Most often, with no disease, it is pseudo-hibernation or apparent death, but a near-death state cannot be ruled out. Check the whole body for other signs and detect any faint breath or heartbeat. For pseudo-hibernation, give glucose and warm the body with a hairdryer; for near-death, find the underlying cause first.
Can Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu) Spread to Humans?
Cat flu cannot infect humans; the herpesvirus is species-specific and only spreads among cats via contact or droplets. Isolate an infected cat to protect other cats.
My cat had mild tear stains; this afternoon the eye area suddenly turned a bit red, and the nose, normal yesterday, suddenly started turning black today
There are several possible causes for blackening around a cat's nose. It may be dirt from eating or playing, a skin condition such as an abrasion, folliculitis, or ringworm, or a respiratory infection with discharge.
How long does it usually take for a dog to give birth to puppies?
A dog's gestation period is about two months. Once pregnancy reaches two months or more, the dog enters the pre-labor stage. Around 4-5 weeks, the nipples become more swollen and erect. Rapid breathing, contractions, nesting, milk discharge, or watery vaginal discharge usually signal that labor is near.
My Dog Has a Hairline Fracture (Bone Crack) – What Should I Do?
Hairline fractures are treated either conservatively or surgically. Mild damage in a healthy dog may be managed with oral calcium supplements; severe damage needs surgery to heal properly. Recovery takes 2-3 months with restricted activity.
How to treat feline herpesvirus?
Herpesvirus treatment is antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and symptomatic. First, oral antivirals or interferon to control the virus, plus antibiotics for secondary infection. For signs like eye inflammation, use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops. Also give lysine and nutrition to aid recovery.
What is the most effective medicine for feline rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis has no specific drug; usually interferon, lysine, and antibiotics are used. Famciclovir is an antiviral aimed at herpesvirus, effective and side-effect free under vet guidance. Amoxicillin and doxycycline are common antibiotics; lysine inhibits herpesvirus and boosts resistance.
Can feline rhinotracheitis spread to humans?
Rhinotracheitis, or feline viral rhinotracheitis, is an acute upper respiratory infection from feline herpesvirus. It spreads strongly among cats via nasal and saliva discharge. Notably, the virus is highly species-specific, so it spreads only among cats and does not cross-infect humans.
Why does my dog vomit right after drinking water?
Vomiting after drinking can come from indigestion, water quality, drinking too fast, gastroenteritis, parasites, or infection. Dirty water may be spat out; too much or too fast drinking can spasm the gut and vomit. Gastroenteritis means water irritates the damaged stomach. Find the cause for proper care.