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Dog pants, cries and seems in pain after coming home from a walk; what’s wrong?
Panting, crying and trembling usually mean severe stress or bodily pain. Rule out injury or heatstroke; if it persists, get a full veterinary check.
Three days ago a guinea pig fell from over a meter high; hind leg can’t move and it often trembles
For a sprain or bruise from a fall, apply cold compress within 24 hours to reduce swelling and pain, then switch to heat after a few days. See a vet if broken.
Male hamster wets belly and the urination area is a bit red and swollen – what to do?
A male hamster in heat may have an enlarged genitalia and red urethra; wet belly may be urine, or a urinary/genital infection. An Elizabethan collar helps prevent licking.
Dog pants with little exercise; cat pants with tongue out after exercise – is it a heart problem?
Panting after exercise is usually normal for cats, but it can be an early sign of heart disease. A cardiac ultrasound at the vet can find the cause.
How long should a dog get sunlight each day?
Dogs do best with 1 to 2 hours of sunlight daily, adjusted to the weather. Moderate sun improves immunity and coat shine but avoid strong heat to prevent heatstroke.
How long for a dog’s swollen hind-leg joint from a fall to go down?
Joint swelling generally takes 1 to 2 weeks to subside. Use ice within 48 hours and heat after for a fracture-related swell; a broken leg needs a cast and about 2 months to heal.
My dog may eat too much salt, has tear stains and occasional weeping; sneezes when going out. What is the red thing in its eye?
Red thread-like lines in a dog's eye are usually bloodshot vessels, common in many small breeds. If the vessels thicken it may relate to capillary blood pressure or internal inflammation.
How long after mating does a female dog’s swelling go down?
Swelling reduction depends on mating time; the vulva swells in heat and usually subsides 10-15 days later. If mated on days 9-11, it goes down 3-4 days after; repeat mating after 1-2 days to improve success.
How long should a shepherd dog be raised before breeding?
Breed a shepherd dog after about 1 year. It reaches sexual maturity at 7-8 months but the body is not fully grown, so mating then harms development; breed at the second heat.
How often should a female Border Collie be mated?
To improve success, mate a female Border Collie again 1-2 days after the first. Best mating is days 9-11 of heat; let them bond first and avoid disturbance during mating.