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Why does my cat keep rolling and meowing?
Likely in heat - affectionate, rubbing, rolling, crying at night; males may spray. Heat lasts 7-10 days; fix or breed. Fleas/skin disease also cause rolling/meowing; deworm, see a vet if suspected.
Why does my dog drool?
Reasons split into physiologic (heat, food, teething) and disease (stomatitis, periodontitis, ulcers, infectious). In heat, saliva evaporates to cool. If constant or with other signs, see a vet.
What medicine helps a dog that drools?
Drooling has many causes - poisoning, stress, heat, rabies signs, teething. Find the cause first. Teething drooling is normal; offer teething sticks to relieve discomfort.
Watery eyes and the eye won’t open.
Cat eye discharge and an inability to open the eye can stem from irritation, ingrown lashes, conjunctivitis, heat, or herpesvirus. Clean away debris and use pet eye drops, but see a vet if it continues.
My cat is having convulsions, rolling its eyes back, breathing rapidly with its mouth open — what should I do?
The above symptoms usually point to a serious health problem requiring immediate first aid and a trip to the vet to find the cause. Convulsions with eye-rolling suggest poisoning or epilepsy; rapid open-mouth breathing indicates severe oxygen deprivation.
After about an hour outside, my cat kept sticking out its tongue and trembling. What’s going on?
Tongue out and trembling after going out is usually heat, nervousness, or stress; rarely heart issues. Calm cats are timid and stress easily, showing panting and shaking that passes with rest. If hot, cool it down to avoid heatstroke.
My male cat has a piece of red flesh at the urination opening – what is it?
A protruding red piece of flesh at a male cat's urethra is likely the penis, which normally stays hidden but can protrude during heat, and some cats may lick it - normal for that period. However, if it is red, swollen, or discharging, with frequent litter-box trips, straining, or dribbling, it may be infection or urinary disease and needs a vet.
My dog has brief episodes of rapid breathing while sleeping lately
Rapid breathing while a dog sleeps can be related to hot weather, obesity, bad dreams, pneumonia, heart disease, and other factors. Owners can make a preliminary judgment based on the dog's physical condition and environment.
My cat’s rear looks swollen and the fur there is brown lately; is that uterine concentration?
The photo likely shows a swollen vulva with discharge, not the anus. Causes include heat, pregnancy, or pyometra. If spirits and temperature are normal with no blood or odor, pyometra is unlikely; stop licking and see a vet if unsure.
Why Is My Dog Drinking Water Excessively?
Excessive drinking can stem from psychological, environmental, or health factors - boredom, heat or exercise, or fever, hyperthyroidism, or other illness. If it comes with other odd symptoms, see a vet.