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My cat just arrived home today and the left eye keeps tearing with yellowish discharge
From the photo, excess discharge usually comes from blocked tear ducts, eye infection, or heat. Keep the diet light, clean the eye often, and see a vet if it persists (likely blocked duct).
Nose was a bit warm, then I gave it a few sips of cold-medicine and it ended up like this
A briefly warm nose after exercise or sleep is normal. Persistent heat with lethargy suggests fever - cool paws/groin with alcohol; if temperature won't drop, see a vet.
Why does my cat urinate on the bed?
It may be in heat (instinct to attract mates), marking territory, or revenge after being scolded. If the cat sees the bed as its turf, it may mark there.
How do puppies stay cool in summer?
Puppies seek shade, lie on cool floors, dig damp holes, and pant to cool through mouth evaporation. Give plenty of water and avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.
Why does my cat like to bite its tail?
Biting can be playful (physiological) or from illness (fungal infection, injury, parasites) shown by redness, heat, scabbing, or hair loss. Watch for those signs.
Why does my dog keep licking its tongue?
Dogs lick their tongues for many reasons, including cleaning the mouth, regulating body temperature, relieving stress, and drinking. This behavior is usually harmless if no other symptoms appear.
What are a dog’s reactions to being too hot?
When hot, dogs pant with drooling, sweat so paw pads get wet, and drink more. Cool them by moving to shade and adding water; in hot weather limit outings and control indoor temperature.
What is the effect of fluid therapy for dogs?
Fluid therapy replenishes water and salts to keep normal balance, needed when dehydrated from heat or illness. Nutrients in the fluid quickly restore what is needed and aid recovery during sickness or after surgery.
My hamster is hibernating, body ice-cold. I put it by the AC for warmth but it still dies, with urine and gasping.
On finding torpor, warm it with a heat pad/heater and keep air flowing; after waking, give glucose. Long torpor is fatal, so keep it warm when temperatures drop to prevent it.
What happens if an intact male Golden Retriever never mates?
An unbred male may show erratic heat signs like escaping, restlessness, and marking, and may fight other males. Intact status raises reproductive disease risk (prostatitis, testicular tumors); neutering lowers these and extends life.