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Why does my hamster lose fur?
Common causes: poor diet, seasonal shedding, parasites, old age, or skin disease. Single-nutrient or deficient food causes malnutrition and shedding; aging brings loose skin and hair loss (normal); spring/autumn seasonal shedding is normal. But skin disease causes shedding with redness, dandruff, and itch-needs treatment.
Why do cats develop stomatitis?
Feline stomatitis has many causes: mechanical, physical, or chemical irritation, or secondary disease. Sharp objects (fish bones, nails, glass) can infect the oral mucosa; burns or caustic chemicals also trigger it; it may follow calicivirus or B-vitamin deficiency. Observe symptoms to judge the cause.
What causes asthma in dogs?
Dog asthma may come from intense exercise, heatstroke, respiratory infection, or allergies. Exercise or heatstroke causes rapid breathing that can trigger an attack; infections need a vet; inhaled mold, dust, or pollen can be allergens.
My newborn kitten’s legs are folded backward; can it be saved?
Backward-folded legs at birth may be a congenital deformity from genetics, often untreatable, but if the kitten is strong, a vet can assess with X-rays; physical therapy, medication, or surgery may help depending on the case.
Why does my cat stick out its tongue?
Cats stick out their tongues for cooling, nervousness, intense exercise, or mouth disease (gingivitis, stomatitis, ulcers). A simple tongue-out is usually fine, but with drooling or breathing trouble, see a vet.
My dog is energetic and eats well, normal outside, but started with dry/spasmodic cough, dry heave, slightly dry stool, now dry heaving, partly dry stool with some powdery bits, and sneezing
Cough, dry heave, and sneezing may be a respiratory infection producing phlegm; give doxycycline and an expectorant, keep warm, and ensure water. Many causes (bronchitis, pneumonia, heart disease) exist, so see a vet if symptomatic treatment fails.
My dog is lethargic, coughing intermittently, vomiting, and has little appetite
Intermittent coughing and poor appetite in dogs have many causes, including colds or respiratory infections, bronchial or lung infections such as pneumonia, and heart disease. Prompt veterinary testing-bloodwork, respiratory virus screening, and cardiac ultrasound-is recommended.
My cat has hair loss around the neck with redness and scabs, and scratches until bleeding-what is it?
This is likely ringworm (cat fungus), which causes localized hair loss, itching, round bald patches with scales and scabs, commonly on the face, limbs, tail, and body. Scratching can break the skin and cause secondary bacterial infection. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or skin scraping at the vet, and treat actively.
Today I found red dots on my dog’s belly and near its privates, and a red patch in the groin—could it be eczema or another skin disease, and what medicine should I apply?
Red dots on a dog's belly are often superficial pyoderma or eczema from bacterial infection, usually from a damp environment or lying on wet bedding/floor. Clean the belly with saline, disinfect with diluted peroxide or iodine, then apply an antibacterial ointment such as a pet spray with zinc oxide, twice daily; oral antibiotics or weekly medicated baths help. Use a collar to stop licking and disinfect the environment to keep it dry.
What does a French Lop rabbit eat?
The French Lop is a herbivore that mainly eats grass, which provides the rough fiber and amino acids its digestive system needs. Owners can feed ryegrass, alfalfa, or timothy hay, plus moderate fruit and vegetables like apple, pear, lettuce, carrot, and parsley-but avoid overfeeding to prevent diarrhea.