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What medication helps a kitten with watery eyes and lots of eye discharge?
Watery eyes and discharge can come from 'heat', irritants, or eye disease, and the treatment differs. For 'heat', switch to a light diet and more water; for irritation from fur, dust, or eyelashes, remove the irritant; for eye disease, treat the underlying cause.
Why has my dog suddenly become so clingy and wants to be held all the time, when it never used to be?
A dog that suddenly becomes clingy may be feeling insecure, stressed or anxious, going through a heat cycle, or be unwell or ill. A dog new to an unfamiliar environment may cling due to stress or insecurity, and this usually eases as it adjusts; fear or anxiety can also make a dog clingier. If the sudden clinginess comes with low mood or loss of appetite, consider that your dog may be sick and take it to the vet.
What should I do if my cat is tearing up and has eye discharge?
Cat eye discharge and tearing can result from an internal 'heat' imbalance (often diet-related) or eye inflammation. An overly greasy or salty diet can cause 'heat,' leading to tearing and more discharge, so switch to a plainer diet and offer more water. If the cause is unclear and symptoms persist, take your cat to the vet for diagnosis and treatment.
For a female dog, is it better to spay after having one litter or to spay before ever having puppies?
The ideal time to spay a female dog is between 6 and 8 months of age, ideally before her first heat, which minimizes physical harm. Spaying early lowers the risk of pyometra, mastitis, and mammary tumors and reduces heat-related anxiety. The surgery must not be done during heat and only when she is healthy.
What medication should I give my dog for eye discharge?
Eye discharge does not always require medication. Excess salt and oil in the diet can cause it, in which case switch to plainer food; a blocked tear duct needs veterinary clearing. For inflamed eyes, use a pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drop, and if symptoms persist, seek further diagnosis from a vet.
I’m not sure if my hamster is male or female — there’s a lump behind its bottom that looks like a tumor, but it’s only on one side
From the photo, your hamster is most likely male and the swelling is due to being in heat, when the testicles enlarge and the rear appears red and swollen. Intact males also become more active, emit a distinctive odor, and mark their surroundings to attract females. If you don't plan to breed, keep males and females in separate cages.
Two small bumps have appeared near my dog’s eyes and I don’t know why; they don’t seem to hurt or itch, and the dog doesn’t scratch them
The bumps may come from dietary heat, pathogens, parasites or insect bites, or folliculitis, but if they're painless they're most likely from dietary heat or tissue growth. Ease dietary heat with light food and more water, and if the bumps persist or grow, have a vet examine them.
Why does my dog have eye discharge and watery eyes?
Eye discharge and tearing can result from irritants, dietary heat, conjunctivitis, or keratitis, with pollen, dust, or hair triggering excess tearing. Remove any irritant and use anti-inflammatory eye drops; ease dietary heat with light food, and if symptoms persist see a vet for cause-specific treatment.
Why does my dog have eye discharge?
A small amount of eye discharge is normal and consists of natural eye secretions mixed with dust. However, large amounts of discolored discharge can signal eye disease such as tear-duct issues, infection, or structural abnormalities, while overheating or allergies may also increase it. If the cause is unclear, have your dog examined by a veterinarian.
What should I do if my puppy has pus-like eye discharge?
Pus-like eye discharge in a puppy is often due to overheating or an inflammatory infection. Clean the eyes with pet wipes or an eye wash, then apply a pet-specific antibacterial eye drop two to three times daily, and keep the diet light. If symptoms do not improve, take the puppy to a veterinary clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment.