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Can cats use human eye drops?
Cats should generally not use human eye drops—their eyes differ in structure and sensitivity, and the wrong drops can irritate or worsen the condition. See a vet for the right medication.
Why are my dog’s eyes swollen, red, and unable to open?
Swollen, red eyes that won't open can result from eye infection, allergies, trauma, or other eye conditions, so a vet visit to confirm the cause is recommended. If a clinic isn't immediately accessible, clean the eye with a damp towel and apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop or erythromycin ointment while monitoring for improvement. If there's no relief, stop the medication and see a vet promptly.
Why are my dog’s eyes red, swollen and unable to open?
Red, swollen, cannot-open eyes in a dog can signal infection, allergy, trauma or another eye disease. See a vet; if not possible, clean with a damp cloth and use a pet antibacterial eye drop or erythromycin ointment.
What medicine should I use for a dog’s red, swollen, ulcerated skin around the eyes?
Red, swollen, ulcerated skin around a dog's eyes can come from parasites, conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergies or trauma. Use antibacterial/antifungal drops for infections; see a vet for a confirmed diagnosis.
What should I do about my cat’s thick, pus-like eye discharge?
Pus-like eye discharge can result from bacterial infection, mycoplasma, viral infection, dry eye, or other conditions. First wipe the discharge away with a damp cloth, then flush the eye with saline if needed and apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop. If symptoms do not improve after treatment, take your cat to a veterinary clinic to identify the cause.
Can I give my cat smectite (adsorbent anti-diarrheal) and a probiotic at the same time?
Smectite is an adsorbent anti-diarrheal, while the probiotic mainly treats diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion from gut-flora imbalance. Give the smectite first, then the probiotic 1–2 hours later; if symptoms do not improve, stop and see a vet.
My dog just arrived a few days ago and keeps dry-coughing, but still has an appetite and no other symptoms. What could it be?
A dry cough in dogs can come from several causes — a foreign object, internal parasite infection, respiratory infection, or an allergic reaction. Check the mouth for anything stuck; if the cough persists without a clear cause, see a vet for a targeted diagnosis.
Why is my newly arrived dog coughing dryly, but still eating normally?
A dog's dry cough can stem from several causes, including foreign-object irritation, internal parasite infection, respiratory tract infection, or allergies. Gently open your dog's mouth to check for any foreign object, and remove it if found. If the cause is unclear and the dry cough persists, take your dog to a veterinary clinic for diagnosis and targeted treatment.
My guinea pig’s nose is wet inside — could it have a cold?
A moist nose alone is usually normal in guinea pigs, but check the cage for dust that irritates the airways. If sneezing, labored breathing, or lethargy appear, it's likely a cold — stabilize the temperature and give an isatis-root (banlangen) herbal remedy for three days.
My guinea pig’s nose is wet inside — could it be a cold?
A mildly moist nose is normal for a guinea pig. Clear the cage of dust that can irritate the airways; if there is also sneezing, labored breathing, or lethargy, it is likely a cold — warm the environment and treat with isatis root (banlangen) once daily for three days.