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My 10-month-old female dog had occasional fishy discharge from her genital area a month ago. I gave her metronidazole and norfloxacin for a few days and it got better, but the smell is back. What’s going on?
Fishy discharge from a female dog's genitals is usually vaginitis, uterine or urinary infection, and pyometra is possible. If she seems unwell, see a vet; if it's just heat-related with no other signs, keep her clean.
It has a heartbeat and is breathing but won’t wake up
This sounds like hamster hibernation (torpor). Warm it immediately with blankets and a heating pad or heater; as its temperature returns it should wake. Once awake, give warm glucose water, but watch for lingering after-effects.
My dog has a bump above its eye
Common causes: internal heat, third-eyelid gland prolapse, insect bite, or abnormal gland growth near the eye. A dry diet and low water can cause 'heat' bumps—adjust the diet. Inner-edge bumps suggest third-eyelid prolapse needing surgery. Persistent bumps need a vet visit.
Frequent small urination since yesterday; after medication, passed two large amounts this morning but with a pink tint
Frequent, scanty urination followed by blood in the urine suggests a urinary disease — bladder stones, urethral stones, infection, idiopathic cystitis, or tumors. Stress, low water intake, or heat can also cause it. Have a vet examine the cat to confirm the cause.
After over a year of no problems, I noticed today he can’t open one eye and it’s swollen
A hamster unable to open its eye may have eye inflammation from bacterial infection, injury, or allergy. Clean around the eye with saline, apply anti-inflammatory drops and chlortetracycline/chloramphenicol ointment, keep the diet light, and maintain a clean environment.
It meows incredibly loudly—all kinds of crying. Lately it starts around 5–6 a.m. every day at that same time. Scolding does no good; it keeps crying even while being punished or with its mouth held shut; otherwise it just strings together all sorts of wailing sounds.
Common reasons a cat cries at night include being in heat, hunger, thirst, or feeling cold. Check the food and water bowls; if empty, offer some and see if it stops. Also keep it warm. If those are ruled out, consider heat or discomfort, and if you don't plan to breed it, spaying or neutering is an option.
Hamster was active in the morning but inactive by afternoon; it moves when lightly touched, and its body feels cool
A hamster that suddenly stops moving with a drop in body temperature may have entered a pseudo-hibernation state. Raise the ambient temperature — wrap it in a warm blanket with heat packs, or place it near a heater — and once it warms up it should regain consciousness. Then offer glucose-electrolyte water and high-calorie food.
My dog has a dry nose, red eyes, and is lethargic and sleeping a lot. Its belly, paws, and nose feel hot. Is this a high fever?
Heat in several parts of the body strongly suggests a fever. Give fever medication or a vet fever shot, and if oral meds don't work, see a vet to find and treat the underlying cause.
The spot where I put the band-aid in the picture keeps leaking milky white fluid, like breast milk, and it won’t stop.
Constant discharge from a cat's belly is likely a deep wound infection, worsened by covering it with a band-aid. Fit an Elizabethan collar to stop licking and take the cat to a vet for cleaning and antibiotics, since a band-aid only traps the infection.
How is grain-free food for Poodles?
Grain-free food suits Poodles prone to grain allergies and eases transitions. Ensure full nutrition and low salt to limit tear stains.