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My cat has red itchy spots between ears and eyes that worsened with ointments—what is it?
Classic ringworm shows irregular bald patches, red or brown, very itchy, spreading. Your description does not match ringworm. With many medications used, the skin may be irritated by them, damaging follicles and barrier. See a vet to confirm the cause and treat specifically.
How do I care for a rabbit after it gives birth?
The new mother needs rest and nutrition for recovery and milk. Give clean water to prevent infection; during nursing feed quality hay, pellets and fresh vegetables, plus high-protein and mineral foods to boost milk. Keep her environment quiet and calm to avoid fright. If milk is low, hand-feed kits goat's milk with a bottle or dropper.
What happens if a kitten gets feline panleukopenia (cat plague)?
Panleukopenia is highly contagious and often fatal, infecting cats. Kittens show high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, poor appetite, breathing difficulty, sleepiness, red eyes, more eye discharge, weakness; some have respiratory signs. Take to a vet at once; no specific cure, only supportive and symptomatic care to boost immunity.
My cat fell and broke its distal femur—is surgery the only option?
Distal femur fracture is best treated with timely surgery; it is the best method, and delay can cause lifelong disability. Internal fixation with a plate is usual; without surgery the chance of recovery is very low and healing is imperfect. The surgery is not very hard; with good post-op care and rehab the cat usually recovers well.
My rabbit stopped eating and drinking, curls in a corner and grinds its teeth—what’s wrong?
Not eating, blank stare may be: 1) overeating causing indigestion—give pet probiotics; 2) fright—comfort it and offer favorite treats; 3) illness—bacterial or parasite infection. If other abnormalities appear, see a vet.
How do I care for a chinchilla?
Caring for a chinchilla is not hard: give it a spacious, ventilated, dry home with slides, climbing frames and branches for exercise; feed mainly high-quality hay and dry grains with some fresh vegetables and fruit in moderation to avoid digestion issues; clean the cage and refresh food and water regularly to prevent disease.
My cat drank toilet water with cleaner in it—what should I do?
Toilet cleaner's strong smell and taste may make the cat vomit, a helpful reflex to clear the stomach. If it drank a little and already vomited with no later reaction, no worry; if it drank a lot and shows breathing difficulty or convulsions, rush to a vet. Keep the toilet closed to prevent this.
My newly rehomed kitten vomits after eating but stool stays normal—what’s wrong?
Vomiting with normal stool has many causes; here likely stress from the new environment plus varied food worsening gut upset. Adjust diet to one soft food in small frequent meals, give pet probiotics and anti-inflammatories, and watch 2 days; if no relief, see a vet for gut check.
My cat is 20 days post-birth and hasn’t eaten for three days, with nasal discharge and watery eyes
Not eating, yellow nasal discharge and eye discharge suggest a respiratory infection, usually from cold. Keep it warm and give cat-specific cold medicine from a proper source; never human meds, or pneumonia may follow. Feline rhinotracheitis virus causes similar signs; if vaccinated, that cause is unlikely.
What medication should a rabbit with blood in its stool take?
Blood in stool has many causes needing specific treatment — don't medicate blindly. Severe constipation, parasites, intestinal inflammation, tumors, or polyps can cause it. If from constipation, usually no medication is needed; adjust the diet with hay and drained vegetables, more water, keep intestines moist, and the symptom fades.