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What to Do When Your Dog’s Fur Is Badly Matted
Because dogs are covered in fur, if the owner does not groom it well, the coat can become matted and dull. So what do you do when matting is severe? Here our experts explain how to handle matted dog fur.
Why does my new dog have a runny nose and dry cough right after arriving home?
Runny nose and dry cough after arriving may be stress from the new environment or a cold from cold surroundings. Keep it warm and give cold medicine; if eye discharge, vomiting, or diarrhea appear, test for distemper. Treat contagious disease at the vet promptly.
I came home to find my cat not moving its hind leg; the next morning an X-ray showed a fractured femoral neck. What should I do?
A femoral neck fracture usually needs surgery, typically femoral head excision; the muscle forms a false joint, slightly less flexible but normal walking and jumping remain. Delaying risks muscle atrophy and even paralysis, making later surgery much harder.
What causes black scabs on a male cat’s testicles?
Black scabs may come from accumulated secretions, or from a wound that bled and crusted. If no other symptoms, use pet antiseptic and an Elizabethan collar. Scrotal inflammation from trauma, over-licking, or infection is also possible and needs cleaning plus antibiotic ointment.
I don’t know if this medicine can be used on a two-month-old kitten.
The drug info in the photo is incomplete, so it cannot be judged as veterinary or safe; do not use it on the cat. Veterinary labels must list name, ingredients, indications, dosage, and more. Buy cat medicine through proper channels for safety.
Why does my hamster tremble while sleeping?
Shaking during sleep may be from low temperature; keep the environment above 20 degrees Celsius. Fear or fright can also cause it, as can parasites or illness. If other abnormalities appear, get a diagnosis.
I found many dark brown patches on my dog’s back when grooming it a few days ago.
Dark brown patches may be normal melanin deposits from sun or aging. But fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infection can also cause them with redness, hair loss, or itching. See a vet if other skin symptoms appear.
What happens if a cat eats dog food?
Cats are obligate carnivores and dogs omnivorous, so their needs differ. Dog food can cause indigestion and, long-term, taurine and lysine deficiency harming immunity and growth. Feed proper cat food for health.
I had a cold today and then kissed my hamster; in the afternoon it kept pressing itself under the tunnel and making noises. At first I thought it was the wood shavings, changed to dust-free, and it made fewer noises but still does. Is this a cold or a respiratory problem?
Frequent noises can come from temperatures that are too hot or cold, or from fright, given a hamster's keen hearing. Cold symptoms include lethargy, low appetite, soft stools, and later sneezing or runny nose. If it does not improve, seek veterinary care, as severe cases can be fatal.
My 10-pound cat got too high a dose during internal deworming. It has had poor appetite for over a month and lost a pound. What should I do?
Deworming medicine can irritate the gut, but a large overdose with lasting poor appetite suggests chronic liver injury or toxicity. Prompt veterinary examination is needed to decide treatment. Do not wait, as the cat has already lost weight.