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My parrot’s head is bald with blood, some feather shafts pulled out showing a round hole—normal? How to treat?
The head feathers were likely pulled out forcefully; check for injury from people or other animals. Over-preening or cage-mates plucking can cause baldness. If the parrot plucked itself, check the skin for parasites or itching.
My cat was normal but has vomited once a day for several days.
Daily vomiting may be hairballs, bad diet, gastritis, or parasites. Check for fur (use hairball paste), replace spoiled food and add probiotics, and deworm. See a vet if other signs appear.
How do I choose a molly fish?
Mollies have many strains (gold, black, pearl, balloon, sailfin, etc.). Pick by tank color and preference, favoring balanced, flat-sided, streamlined, vivid fish. Check for no injury, parasites, or fungus; choose coordinated, lively swimmers; spots should contrast clearly with the body.
Amoxicillin and smectite didn’t help my cat’s diarrhea
Long diarrhea risks metabolic upset, malnutrition, and dehydration. Causes include diet, parasites, gut flora imbalance, gastroenteritis, or other disease. Check the diet first; if that's not it, see a vet to confirm the cause and treat properly.
My dog was overfed a few days ago, about 3 to 4 months old, now weak and near death, sometimes comes out for a drink, eats nothing, very thin
Weakness and poor appetite may signal distemper, infectious hepatitis, or parasites; long starvation also causes low blood sugar and electrolyte imbalance. Take it for IV fluids first to restore basics, then run blood, fecal, and imaging tests to find the cause.
My rabbit usually sheds heavily, and today I found a large clump of fur missing on the inside of its thigh.
Hair loss can be infection, parasites, or another rabbit's bite. Check the wound; clean bacterial cases with saline and spray, and deworm for parasites.
What should I do if my hamster has exposed flesh (an open wound)?
From trauma, clean and disinfect; deep wounds need vet sutures. Suspected infection needs a skin scraping to find fungus/parasites, then targeted treatment.
I found this when grooming my cat
The photo is blurry so we can't tell the abnormality; no specific advice. To check for ringworm, use a Wood's lamp—green fluorescence means ringworm. If much dandruff, it may be from not bathing or parasites; find the cause and help the cat.
How can I help my dog live a long life?
Longevity needs overall care: balanced high-quality food fed on schedule to avoid obesity; never feed toxic human foods (chocolate, grapes, onions); keep vaccinations and parasite control up to date; give appropriate exercise; and get senior dogs regular checkups with a light diet.
Guinea pig weak in limbs and head but eating, dull eyes, mild cold, soft stool
The signs suggest parasite infection or gut disease. Keep it warm at 20-25 C, give electrolytes, and get a fecal exam to guide treatment.