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My guinea pig breathes with mouth movements, head tilted, weak back legs, and squinting eyes
Difficulty breathing and weak back legs mainly suggest nutritional deficiency, respiratory infection, low blood sugar, or possibly pneumonia. Try glucose for weakness; keep it ventilated and warm and see a vet at dawn.
My hamster’s foot is swollen and it has no feeling in the toes
Swollen hamster feet can come from poor nutrition, arthritis, parasites, or fungus/bacteria. A skin scrape checks for infection; otherwise consider nutrition or arthritis and supplement accordingly.
My dog has had bumps for years; now more with hard lumps
The photos differ; one shows scale, suggesting fungal infection, but years of symptoms make diagnosis hard. A vet visit is needed for cause-based treatment.
Can my rabbit eat the cat-dog liquid probiotic?
Rabbit-specific probiotics are best, but in an emergency a reduced dose of cat-dog probiotic is acceptable; too much can unbalance the gut. Do not use it routinely.
My cat was choked by a rope and is gasping
A rope around the neck causing breathing trouble means severe oxygen deprivation and is an emergency. Rush to a vet for oxygen and a hyperbaric chamber immediately.
My rabbit got a cut while I was grooming it, no bleeding
A non-bleeding cut is likely a superficial wound; clean and disinfect it, apply a pet wound powder, and bandage. Keep it dry until healed.
My rabbit is suddenly lethargic, unsteady, and eating less
Lethargy, unsteady stance, and reduced appetite can come from low calcium, low blood sugar, enteritis, parasites, or cold/uneaten food. Give glucose and easy-to-digest food; see a vet if no improvement.
My dog ate half a grape and then vomited
If the dog quickly vomited the grape, it is usually fine; if it absorbed the grape and vomits other things, it may be poisoned and needs urgent vet care. Grapes are highly toxic even in small amounts.
My 2-month-old cat has red, swollen eyes with frequent eye discharge
Red, swollen eyes and excessive eye discharge in cats are often caused by conjunctivitis, keratitis, or herpesvirus infection. Simple conjunctivitis or keratitis can be managed by cleaning the eyes and using pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops.
My cat has a black scab that became a wound oozing yellow pus
The photo shows local skin pus, but the cause is unclear and needs testing. Clean and drain the wound, give pet antibiotics and a topical broad-spectrum skin medication.