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My cat is losing hair in many places, largest around the ears, with patches both small and large.
Widespread hair loss is usually a skin disease from fungal, bacterial, or mite infection, allergy, or low immunity. A skin scraping at the vet identifies the type for targeted treatment, plus an Elizabethan collar and regular cleaning of the cat's environment.
My dog is crying and whining constantly and I don’t know what’s wrong; amoxicillin didn’t help; there’s no vet in our rural area; the family suspects a bone is stuck in the intestines
Based on your description, the dog is in significant pain or discomfort. Check the body for abnormalities; if none, the problem is internal. If a bone may have scratched or blocked the intestine, get to a vet for examination and possible surgery to remove the foreign object as soon as possible.
What should I do if my cat keeps going to the litter box but can’t pass stool or urine?
Constant litter-box trips usually mean a urinary blockage or constipation. If it can't urinate, causes include infection, stones, FIC, or tumors—needs imaging and urine tests. If constipated, try more water, yogurt, honey, or hairball paste; severe cases may need lactulose.
Why is my cat losing hair on its skin?
The bald patches in the photo are most likely from dermatitis or eczema, which can stem from fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infection. A vet exam identifies the cause for targeted treatment, typically oral and topical medication.
Lethargy, low spirits, poor appetite, slightly enlarged abdomen, weak hind legs, yellow urine
Based on your description, the cat likely has FIP. See a vet for diagnosis; FIP is confirmed by histopathology and has no specific cure. Treatment uses immune-suppressing and anti-inflammatory drugs, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and supportive care (IV fluids, thoracentesis).
My cat normally runs around at night, but the last two nights she’s been lethargic and has a reduced appetite.
Lethargy and reduced appetite accompany many illnesses, so these two signs alone make diagnosis difficult. Check the cat carefully for other issues, and try pet probiotics and vitamin B complex if no other symptoms appear.
My puppy suddenly foamed at the mouth and had seizures after a nap, and passed a dark brown stool while vomiting; then it kept barking, followed me around, and became listless, hiding in a corner to sleep.
Foaming at the mouth and seizures mainly suggest abnormal nerve activity or nerve damage. Once the seizure subsides, take your dog to a veterinary clinic promptly. If poisoning is the cause, get to the clinic quickly to identify the toxin and begin antidotal treatment, as the symptoms are severe and could be life-threatening without timely care.
School is starting soon and I may not be able to help with the delivery. I don’t know the due date—about how long until she gives birth?
A cat's gestation period is generally 60–65 days; some purebreds run a bit longer, with due dates around days 68–69 after mating. If you're unsure when she got pregnant, a vet ultrasound can confirm fetal development and an estimated due date.
Day three of wet tail, sleeping constantly, not eating or drinking, has a heartbeat but won’t wake.
A hamster with wet tail that won't eat or drink can quickly dehydrate and die. Take it to an in-person vet for injections and nutritional support; if you can't see a vet, use a needleless syringe to slowly give diluted glucose-electrolyte water.
Came back from an evening walk and found my dog’s testicles are raw and ulcerated
A suddenly ulcerated scrotum is usually caused by orchitis or scrotal dermatitis. Check first; if only the skin surface is damaged it is scrotal dermatitis, possibly from bacterial, fungal, or other infection. Use an Elizabethan collar, rinse with saline or alum, apply antibiotic ointment, and see a vet if it worsens.