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What’s wrong? I just saw him run down the stairs, and when I came over his eye was swollen
From the photo, the cat's eye symptoms are likely conjunctivitis, conjunctival and eyelid edema from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or bacterial infection — an inflammatory reaction. If a vet is reachable, go promptly to avoid missing a hidden cause. You can also try pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops several times daily; recovery takes about one to two weeks. Use an Elizabethan collar and trim nails to prevent scratching; disinfect the environment weekly.
What do baby golden hamsters (Syrian hamsters) eat?
Before one month old, golden hamster pups mainly drink mother's milk; without it, use hamster-specific formula. After one month they wean and start hamster pellets. You can also feed some vegetables and fruit for dietary variety and balanced nutrition, but wash them first and control portions.
My cat keeps sticking out its tongue, drooling, won’t eat, and is listless
Drooling and not eating in a cat may be from oral disease such as stomatitis or mouth ulcers, or pharyngitis. Early pharyngitis shows slow eating, later difficulty eating, drooling, vomiting, pharyngeal congestion, and pain. For pharyngitis, give pet-specific anti-inflammatory medication and soft or liquid food; for stomatitis, use a pet oral antiseptic spray and address the cause with good care.
Why do hamsters ‘commit suicide’?
Hamster 'suicide' may involve many factors. They are solitary animals that like enclosed spaces and enough room; long confinement in small cages or lack of stimulation can cause stress or depression and self-harming behavior. Also, improper diet and malnutrition may contribute. It's often a combination; provide a good environment, balanced diet, and enough stimulation to reduce the risk.
Why doesn’t my dog like baths?
Dogs dislike baths for many reasons. First, bathing is an unpleasant experience — wet fur becomes heavy and uncomfortable. Also, shampoos and body wash have strong smells that can irritate them. In addition, they may fear the sound of running water or bath noises, making them uneasy. To help, let them get used to water beforehand, use dog-specific shampoo, and give enough security.
What happens if a kitten eats dog food?
Kitten eating dog food is not a good choice, because cats and dogs have different nutritional needs — different ratios of protein, amino acids, and other nutrients. Long-term dog food can cause health problems such as malnutrition, indigestion, and taurine and lysine deficiency. Choose kitten-formulated cat food instead; consult a vet if unsure.
How can I tell if a dog is sick?
A sick dog may show many symptoms depending on the disease — abnormal mental state, fever, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, runny nose, tearing, stiff or painful limbs, unwillingness to move. If you notice any such signs, take it to the vet promptly. Also, when buying a dog, go to proper pet stores or breeders to avoid 'week-old' sick dogs.
What happens if a dog eats rat poison?
There are many types of rat poison. If a dog eats anticoagulant-type poison, it usually prevents normal blood clotting and causes internal bleeding, even endangering its life. If it eats poison containing sodium fluoroacetate or fluoroacetamide, it will have violent vomiting, incontinence, convulsions, coma, and difficulty breathing, and will die quickly without rescue. Take it to the vet immediately if these symptoms appear.
What is a false pregnancy in dogs?
A false pregnancy means an unpregnant female dog shows pregnancy-like physical and behavioral signs — swollen breasts, enlarged nipples, reduced appetite, lethargy, increased aggression, and some may even secrete milk, very similar to real pregnancy. It usually occurs within eight weeks after ovulation due to changing ovarian hormone levels. If your dog shows these signs, reduce its nutrition and increase exercise to burn off excess energy.
What happens if a dog gets cataracts?
Cataracts are common mostly in older dogs and usually develop with age; main symptoms include cloudy, blurred eyes, the pupil possibly appearing gray or white, and in severe cases complete blindness. The dog may also have eye pain, tearing, and increased eye pressure. Cataracts generally require surgery, such as lens implantation or phacoemulsification, removing the damaged lens and replacing it with an artificial one.