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My Cat Has Been Sneezing and Has a Runny Nose Lately; at Night Mucus Dries and Blocks the Nose, and Since Last Month One Eye Corner Has Had Reddish-Brown Discharge
'Cold' is a general term for upper respiratory symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, cough, congestion, red eyes or discharge). Rhinotracheitis is a type of cold from herpesvirus. Many causes: calicivirus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, Bordetella, influenza, bronchitis, pneumonia. For severe upper respiratory symptoms, get a vet PCR, DR, fSAA, and blood tests to find cause, then treat.
Why Is My Cat’s Chin Swollen?
Swollen chin may be from wound infection, 'internal heat,' or folliculitis; treatment depends on cause. Check for wounds; none - rule out wound infection. Try anti-inflammatory ointment on the chin; if no improvement or worsening, vet for targeted treatment.
My Dog Was Fine Just Now but Now Can’t Stand Up; Not Sure What’s Wrong
Many causes; can't diagnose from one symptom - go to vet. Weak or unsteady standing may be calcium deficiency; severe deficiency - limb weakness. Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, arthritis pain also cause inability to stand - need X-rays. Also neurological disease, hypothermia, low blood sugar, poisoning.
Why Do Rabbits Get Coccidiosis?
Usually from unclean diet or living environment. Most rabbits carry coccidia and don't show it; poor hygiene or poor nutrition lowers resistance, triggering disease. Isolate the sick rabbit and disinfect its items/hutch to protect others. Deworm promptly.
What Should I Keep in Mind When Bathing a Guinea Pig?
Control water depth and temperature: shallow basin, warm water just covering body, head/neck above water; water about 40°C, not too cold/hot. Use small-pet shampoo, never human shampoo. Dry fur promptly after.
What Are the Symptoms of a German Shepherd’s ‘Intestinal Flip’ (Parvovirus)?
'Intestinal flip' shows reduced appetite, lethargy, vomiting, abnormal stools. It's a severe contagious disease with enteric and myocardial forms. Enteric: vomiting, diarrhea, depression, gut discomfort. Myocardial: in weaned puppies, difficulty breathing, palpitations; may die suddenly. Treat by finding cause.
What Can I Give a Hamster With a Cold?
For a hamster cold, use banlangen (isatis root) granules or pet-specific cold medicine. For mild colds, dissolve some banlangen granules in drinking water (a few grains). Keep the hamster warm; avoid big temperature swings that worsen it.
What Causes a Cat’s Limb Weakness?
Limb weakness may be from poisoning, calcium deficiency, or disease. Normally cats walk lightly; calcium deficiency causes weak hind legs, unsteady gait - supplement calcium and aid absorption (calcium-rich food, supplements, sunlight). Poisoning or panleukopenia also cause weakness - see vet.
What Disease Causes a Duck to Lose Feathers?
Many causes: normal molting (3 times from hatch to maturity); water shortage; unbalanced feed nutrition. Also illness - duck plague, necrotic enteritis, poisoning, parasite infection can cause feather loss.
What Foods Can a Hamster Eat to Wear Down Its Teeth?
Hamsters can wear teeth with grass, nuts, apple branches. Grasses: alfalfa, dandelion, timothy - nutritious and abrasive. Nuts are hard but high-calorie - limit. Buy hamster-specific chew sticks.