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My cat’s nose turned red; it is not dirty and not bleeding, but the nose suddenly became like this
A suddenly red nose may be a scrape or pigment deposit. If it slowly forms a scab, it is likely a minor scrape; use an Elizabethan collar and iodine, let the scab fall off naturally, and do not pick it. If not a scrape, the red area is usually smooth with no other symptoms and needs no worry, possibly from genes or temperature-change pigment deposit.
My cat has no energy after a fever, eats and drinks but is uninterested in everything else
Fever usually brings poor appetite, lethargy, dry nose, and weakness, but the fever itself is abnormal, typically from infection or contagious disease, so see a vet to find the cause. If you cannot go at once, cool it physically with alcohol swabs or ice on paw pads and ear tips; a temperature above 39.5 C is fever, and persistent fever needs hospital tests for panleukopenia, FIP, pneumonia, and leukemia.
When does the Burmese tortoise hibernate?
The Burmese tortoise generally hibernates from mid-January to around April. It enters hibernation when temperatures fall below 12 C, and during hibernation the temperature should be kept at 8 to 12 C, the ideal range; too low or too long can be fatal. Prepare it before hibernation to store energy.
My dog started a dry cough around 5 to 6 pm and it worsened, but was lively before; it stays in a hot factory by day and an AC room at night — could it be a cold? I also overfed it and the stool is loose
The dog may have an upper respiratory infection from bacteria or the big temperature swing between the hot factory and the AC room. Cough can also signal asthma, pneumonia, or other viral airway disease; a cold is a symptom, not a disease. Try a pet cough/anti-inflammatory medicine and keep it warm; see a vet if no improvement.
What to watch for after a dog’s inhaled anesthesia?
After inhaled anesthesia the respiratory system may be affected, so watch breathing closely and act at once on rapid, slow, or stopped breathing to avoid suffocation. Body temperature drops and chills are likely, so keep the dog warm with a blanket or heating pad, and place it in a safe spot until it wakes.
I came home and found my hamster lying still and motionless
A motionless hamster can mean several things. Check for illness signs like weakness, stiffness, vomiting, diarrhea, rough coat, or low temperature, and see a vet if so. It may also be observing new things, frightened into stillness, or in pseudo-hibernation or apparent death; watch the situation and consult a vet if the cause is unclear.
When does a gecko eat?
The gecko is diurnal and feeds mainly in the daytime, mostly on insects like grasshoppers and locusts, 1 to 2 times daily. Feeding frequency drops in low temperatures as metabolism slows; intake depends on weight, age, and environment, roughly 5 to 10 percent of body weight.
My dog has a cough, was diagnosed with bacterial upper respiratory infection, and is now coughing worse — what should I do?
Upper respiratory infection is caused by bacterial or viral invasion of the airways and is risky for weak, low-immunity dogs. If injections and oral medicine are not working, ask the vet about nebulized antibiotics or IV anti-inflammatories. Keep the dog warm at night, and for unvaccinated puppies recheck for kennel cough, distemper, and parainfluenza as cough worsens.
How cold-tolerant is a Golden Retriever puppy?
A Golden Retriever puppy has fairly poor cold tolerance because its coat is still short and sparse and its ability to regulate body temperature is weak, so cold exposure causes discomfort and easy colds, and prolonged cold can lead to hypothermia and coma. Keep it warm when temperatures drop.
What happens if a Golden Retriever drinks too little water?
Too little water makes a Golden Retriever's stool hard and dry, causing constipation, abdominal pain, and reduced defecation. It also concentrates urine and raises the risk of urinary disease such as urethritis, bladder stones, and nephritis, and in heat can lead to heatstroke and dehydration, so ensure ample water.