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I am buying a pet; is this a mixed breed, a Bichon, or a Teddy?
Bichons and small white Teddies look alike and are hard to tell apart. From the photo, the body looks more like a Bichon but the muzzle more like a Teddy, and mixed blood is possible. To confirm breed, check the parents and pedigree. Either way the looks are good; if the price is fair, health is fine, and vaccines are complete, it is worth considering.
Why are my cat’s eyes a bit red and swollen?
From the photo, the cat's eyes are slightly red and swollen, likely eye inflammation from scratching; use an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching and worsening. Care with saline rinse and pet anti-inflammatory eye drops; keep the area clean during recovery.
After a long walk the dog ate a lot, then the left front leg went lame and it collapsed
A front leg that suddenly cannot walk needs careful observation. First check the left front leg for bleeding, pad punctures, or infection; then palpate for suspected fracture, and if painful, get X-rays. If none, it may be calcium deficiency, osteomalacia, or arthritis, so give chondroitin. Many diseases cause limb abnormality, so see a vet for a full check.
My dog drank a lot at once and vomited thick clear fluid
Water intoxication is dangerous and can cause seizures, breathing trouble, coma, or death if severe. But your dog only vomited and salivated after drinking a lot, so it is not too bad; try mild salt water, limit water temporarily, and observe. Or give IV electrolytes at a vet to restore sodium. If it worsens, go to a hospital.
Can a 3-month-old dog eat cooked crab?
Avoid crab meat and roe for a 3-month-old dog; its digestion is immature and crab protein is hard to digest, causing diarrhea or allergy. If not allergic, a 5-6 month dog can have cooked crab but not raw. Crab is nutritious but do not feed the shell.
My 5-year-old turtle ate a lot and grew fast, but its shell is flattening with inward concavity
A flattening shell mainly comes from little basking, low water level, or poor water quality. Basking supplies calcium; without it, calcium deficiency causes shell deformity. If water does not cover the shell, top and bottom grow unevenly and flatten. Poor water quality with bacteria also deforms the shell.
Can a cat take Xiao Kuihua liver-protection tablets?
Do not give cats Xiao Kuihua liver tablets; cats and humans differ in nutrition needs, and human liver tablets may burden the liver and kidneys and cause disease. Use pet-specific liver tablets under veterinary guidance with controlled dosing.
Why is my dog vomiting yellow mucus?
Yellow mucus vomit can come from hunger, enteritis, parasites, viral infection, chilling, or pancreatitis. Long hunger lets stomach acid build up and cause yellow vomit; irregular feeding can too. Parasite or viral infection may also cause it, so find the cause and treat accordingly.
My dog is in low spirits, coughs in bouts, vomits phlegm-like matter, is sleepy, and eats and drinks little
From your description, the dog coughs, vomits phlegm, is sleepy, eats little, and is in low spirits. Causes include viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection. If unsure, take it to a vet to find the cause and treat; prompt care prevents worsening.
Why are my dog’s paw pads red and swollen?
The most common cause is a foreign object in the pad, which should be removed. If it festers, disinfect with hydrogen peroxide, then apply pet anti-inflammatory ointment. Interdigital dermatitis is another common cause, needing the fur shaved and anti-inflammatory treatment.