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What is a Scottish Fold cat?
A Scottish Fold has ears that fold down close to the head, a round face, and usually white or other coat colors. Notably, the folded ears — though cute — come from a genetic disease. Scottish Folds typically have an inherited bone disease causing abnormal cartilage, showing as joint pain and stiffness from 2–6 months, so schedule regular checkups.
My dog is vomiting and had been binge eating suddenly before — what’s going on?
Eating randomly, binge eating, or irregular feeding can cause vomiting. Your dog's binge eating likely caused acute gastroenteritis — vomiting with mucus, lethargy, poor appetite, later diarrhea or straining. Vomiting may also signal parasites, pancreatitis, or parvovirus. Avoid binge feeding; fast and observe, then give probiotics and an antacid.
My cat has a rough red scab on the back of its neck — is it ringworm, and how should I treat it?
From the photo, sparse fur and suppressed follicles around the scab suggest a burn from heat or a topical dewormer; disinfect with iodine and use a follicle-repair product. If not, it may be parasite, bacterial, or fungal infection. Flea bites cause red papules — deworm regularly. For suspected ringworm, use a Wood's lamp; apple-green glow means ringworm, treatable with antifungal ointment.
What happens if a dog drinks tap water?
Tap water's effect depends on quality and the dog. It contains chlorine, fluoride, lead, etc. for disinfection, safe in small amounts but harmful in excess. Old pipes can add heavy metals, bacteria, and mold, polluting the water. Generally give boiled or purified water for safety.
Is it good for a dog with a fracture to eat bones?
A fracturing dog can supplement calcium, but bones are not recommended — hard to digest, so they barely help and may block the gut, causing pain and constipation. For calcium, use bone broth, dried shrimp, soy products, or pet calcium tablets. Proper calcium aids bone recovery, but the fracture itself needs casting or surgery at a vet.
What happens when a cat gets red eye?
Red eye is not a disease but a symptom of eye infection — redness, swelling, tearing, and discharge — that can affect vision if untreated. It may be conjunctivitis or blepharitis from bacterial or viral infection. See a vet for eye drops, antibiotics, and antivirals.
My dog hasn’t eaten for a day, drank a little water and threw it up, and is vomiting yellow fluid.
Not eating and vomiting yellow fluid may be gastritis, or if unvaccinated, distemper or parvovirus. Get a vet check for those viruses. If it's gastritis, use dog-specific antiemetics and probiotics. If distemper or parvo is confirmed, have a vet treat it — these are dangerous and quickly fatal without treatment.
How do I stop my puppy from peeing on the sofa?
First find the cause. A urinary disease or health issue may cause loss of control, needing a vet. Anxiety, fear, or lack of training also cause it. Improve by: 1) cleaning the sofa to remove scent, 2) training a fixed potty spot with rewards, 3) covering the sofa with a pee pad.
What causes hair loss in cats?
Based on your description, hair loss with no other skin abnormality may be from endocrine disorder or malnutrition. Long-term poor kibble or insufficient nutrition leads to thinness and dull coat. Feed quality kibble and a nutrition paste. Endocrine issues like thyroid problems also cause shedding and need vet medication.
What are the symptoms of a hamster cold?
A cold hamster usually shows tearing, sneezing, reduced appetite, a wet nose, and coughing, and in severe cases difficulty breathing. Colds come from low temperatures or big temperature swings. Keep it warm and, if needed, give a few granules of isatis root in drinking water; see a vet if severe.