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Hamster just bathed, whole body ice-cold, eyes half-closed, can’t curl up
After a bath, a cold, unable-to-curl hamster is likely stress-induced pseudo-death, or heat loss from water evaporation causing chill, stiffness, even death. Either way it is dangerous; wrap in a towel and warm it, or use a warm hairdryer, do CPR, give glucose water, and rush to the vet.
Cat has pus flowing down from the anus, keeps lying on the floor, hind legs bent, low crying; what’s wrong with my cat?
From your description, the cat is likely in heat. A female in season shows crying, raised rear, bent hind legs, floor-scraping, even rolling and rubbing legs. Some heavily in heat leak purulent or milky discharge from the vulva, which is normal. After heat, take her to be spayed to avoid distress and bothering neighbors.
Small dots on the chest growing, belly growing; is she pregnant?
Growing nipples and belly may mean pregnancy, false pregnancy, or another health issue. If she mated during heat, consider pregnancy and do a B-ultrasound about a month after mating to confirm. If she had no chance to mate but nipples enlarged, it is likely a health problem; see a vet.
My cat’s eyes water, it is sleepy and listless
Watery eyes may come from eye disease, internal heat, conjunctivitis, or respiratory disease like rhinotracheitis or calicivirus; screen for upper respiratory infection. If the diet is heating, switch to lighter food. Sleepiness may mean internal inflammation; take its temperature, and if listlessness and appetite loss persist, seek emergency blood and virus tests.
Why does my Border Collie have tear stains?
Border Collie tear stains may come from internal heat, ingrown eyelashes, or eye infection. Adjust to a light diet with more water and cooling foods like mung bean soup; trim ingrown lashes, and for recurring ones see a vet. Eye infections need prompt veterinary care.
What happens if a cat’s nail is damaged?
A damaged nail can cause difficulty moving, since the nail base has rich blood vessels and nerves, so injury is painful and the cat may avoid walking or jumping. If the damaged spot isn't disinfected in time and gets infected, it can cause local redness, heat, even pus - needs debridement and antibiotics. If only the old outer nail sheds, usually fine as a new one grows; but if the nail bed is damaged, new growth may be affected or fail.
Why has my cat been eating less kibble lately?
Eating less is usually from picky eating, heat, or illness. If the cat is otherwise normal, try mixing in favorite foods. Unneutered cats with night howling or inappropriate urination are likely in heat. If eating very little with lethargy or other signs, see a vet to find the cause.
My cat is a stray I took in March 2022, age unknown, and I never vaccinated or neutered it because of annoying spraying and yowling and a toddler at home. Is it too late to vaccinate then neuter now? Will it still spray after? Does neutering raise panleukopenia risk?
Vaccinate before neuter since surgery lowers immunity and raises infection risk (panleukopenia, herpes, calici); a normal pre-op exam allows surgery. Post-neuter spraying isn't certain, as some keep the habit and need patient correction.
My dog has maggots in its ear and I can’t get to a hospital. I searched online and it said fly eggs/larvae; I sprayed iodine and saline and pulled a lot out, but some are probably still inside the ear. I sprinkled some amoxicillin on it – is there anything else I should do?
Red rash on a dog's belly may be from allergic dermatitis, mite infection, fungal infection, heat rash, or other diseases. Allergies to food, medicine, or other substances can cause skin inflammation with rash and itching. Mite infection can also cause rash. In hot weather, a damp or friction-irritated belly can get heat rash. There are many causes - see a vet for targeted treatment.
Why Does a Poodle’s Coat Lose Its Color?
Poodle coat fading can result from several factors. Genetics is a major one - unstable genes can lighten the coat with age. Sunlight and weather also play a role, as can a diet high in salt or lacking balance.