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When I fed him today, I noticed only one of his front two feet was on the ground, the other not touching, and he seems unable to bear weight on it
If a rabbit won't put one foot down, the owner can gently check the paw pad for injury and rule out interdigital dermatitis. If there's no injury, consider soft-tissue bruising or joint or bone damage. If all four feet are weak, consider low blood sugar or calcium deficiency. Observe the rabbit a while longer; if there's no improvement, take it to a vet as soon as possible.
I found this cat – not sure what’s wrong with its eyes, but it looks hungry
The photo is blurry, but swollen eyelids could mean conjunctival edema, eyelid dermatitis, irritants, injury, or infection. Clean the eye with saline and use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops; if it worsens, see a vet.
A growth has appeared on my dog’s eye.
From the photo, the dog's eye has a fleshy bump, likely from eyelid hyperplasia or a tumor. Take it to a vet; surgical removal may be needed, and a biopsy can determine the nature of the growth.
How can a dog travel by train?
Only guide dogs may ride in the passenger carriage. Ordinary pet dogs must be checked in as baggage and ride in the luggage car. Before buying a ticket, ask the 12306 hotline whether the train allows pet dog shipping and if reservation is needed, then prepare the health certificate, vaccine record, and supplies.
What happens if a dog eats birth control pills?
If a dog eats birth control pills it may experience vomiting, reduced appetite, lethargy, and convulsions. In addition, the pills can disrupt the dog's hormones, affect its fertility, and may even cause permanent infertility. Although pet-specific contraceptives exist on the market, there is little long-term data on their effectiveness and safety, so their reliability can't be guaranteed. Because a dog's physiology differs from a human's, birth control pills may not work and can cause serious side effects. The safer, more effective option is to have the dog spayed or neutered at a proper veterinary clinic. For females, spaying prevents health risks from pregnancy and delivery such as pyometra; for males, neutering avoids territorial fights, sexual behavior, and related problems.
Frequent small urination since yesterday; after medication, passed two large amounts this morning but with a pink tint
Frequent, scanty urination followed by blood in the urine suggests a urinary disease — bladder stones, urethral stones, infection, idiopathic cystitis, or tumors. Stress, low water intake, or heat can also cause it. Have a vet examine the cat to confirm the cause.
My turtle has a soft shell, won’t eat, is sluggish, and is losing weight.
A soft turtle shell can stem from lack of sunlight, vitamin D deficiency, or dirty water. Limited light reduces vitamin D synthesis and calcium absorption; a calcium-poor diet also causes deficiency. Let the turtle sunbathe, add vitamin D powder to its food, and keep the habitat clean.
My cat has stomatitis; injections and medication don’t work and it keeps coming back.
Feline stomatitis is mainly treated by cleaning and reducing inflammation with a pet oral spray and broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory. Viral cases need interferon and immunity support, and severe, recurring cases may require full-mouth extraction.
My cat’s tail is getting worse, with hair loss, scabbing, and pus on the upper part. Could it be folliculitis?
Redness, scabbing, and pus on a cat's tail could be folliculitis, but parasite or bacterial infection are also possible. A vet skin exam confirms the cause, and folliculitis is treated by cleaning with saline, disinfecting with iodine, and applying a ketoconazole ointment, plus a bland diet.
Budgerigar bought over half a year ago (sex/age unknown) has been making nasal, congested sounds and keeps its eyes closed, lethargic for two or three days
Your budgerigar may have a cold, with symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, coughing, and fever. Keep it warm away from drafts, and use bird-specific medication powder in water; if unavailable, ofloxacin, azithromycin, or children's cold medicine may be used.