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Why is there blood near my pregnant cat’s anus?
Check whether blood comes from the anus or vulva. Anal bleeding suggests hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, parasites, or trauma; vulvar bleeding in pregnancy may mean premature labor or impending birth. See a vet if it continues.
Found this morning; started with pus, wiped it, now pus and blood are mixed
From the photo, the cat may have pyoderma from skin injury, mites, fungal dermatitis, allergy, or low immunity. Get vet debridement and anti-inflammatory care; check for parasites and deworm.
Found a small bald patch behind the cat’s ear and on a leg; is something wrong?
Hair loss has many causes: parasites, malnutrition, allergy, hormone issues, infection. Check for red skin or scabs; see a vet if present, or use a collar and observe.
Dog’s tail stays against its back; since coming home it rarely lowers except when relaxed; when playing it lowers it, but then bites its own tail fur. Is something wrong?
A puppy biting its tail may have a tail injury, stuck object, parasites, or infection. Check the tail; see a vet if other symptoms; it may just be self-play.
A ring of fur fell out around the chin and neck with a wound; a raised lump feels scratched open and the surrounding fur comes off with a light pull
From the photo, the cat's skin is oily with damaged follicles and itching, possibly from excess oil or a flea allergy. Check for parasites and deworm if found.
Yesterday dog vomited food, normal poop then one loose then normal; low spirits, not eating
Vomiting food with a bout of diarrhea may be indigestion (overeating, fast eating, greasy food). Adjust to light digestible food, fixed portions. Add probiotics (syringe if refused). Observe 2-3 days; if recurs, check for chronic enteritis, pancreatitis, parasites, parvo.
What causes blood around a cat’s bottom
Blood on the fur around the bottom may be picked up while playing, or it may come from the anus due to perianal inflammation, parasites, or scratches. Check the area and treat if needed.
How should I care for a small domestic rabbit?
Pick a strong, bright-eyed, glossy-coated rabbit, house it in a roomy clean cage, and feed alfalfa when young, more timothy when adult. Avoid watery veggies and watch its health daily.
My dog ran to the toilet in its sleep and vomited white fluid – why?
Vomiting has many causes including parasites, poisoning, gut damage, gastroenteritis or viral infection. For ongoing vomiting, see a vet to find the cause; deworm if parasites are the trigger.
How can I stop my cat from vomiting?
Vomiting has many causes; for severe cases get a vet check. If a vet is inconvenient, fast half a day then give glucose. For hairballs use hairball paste; for yellow fluid or white foam use pet anti-inflammatories and probiotics for 1-2 days.