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My newly bought cat had diarrhea from day 3, then water diarrhea that won’t stop even with anti-diarrheals — what’s wrong?
Persistent water diarrhea can come from food allergy, bacterial enteritis, parasites, infectious enteritis, or toxins. Treatment must match the cause — don't medicate blindly. The diarrhea is now severe and unresponsive, so take the cat to a vet for targeted care to avoid dehydration and danger.
My new cat has watery diarrhea and antidiarrheals don’t work
Persistent watery diarrhea in a cat can come from food allergy, bacterial enteritis, parasites, infectious enteritis or toxins. Treat by cause and do not medicate blindly. If it is severe and unrelieved by medication, see a vet promptly to avoid dehydration and danger.
Why Does My Dog Keep Scratching and Biting Itself with No Redness?
Persistent scratching or biting with no visible redness usually points to a skin condition, parasites, or an allergy. Check the coat carefully, deworm if you find parasites, and if it continues with no obvious cause, see a vet to pinpoint the problem.
My 50-day-old Corgi puppy’s mouth is swollen and it won’t eat — anti-inflammatory and pain shots didn’t help, and several vets had no answer
The photo is blurry so the exact problem isn't clear, but it's likely not a mystery case — get a second opinion at another hospital. For a swelling in the mouth, ask for a fine-needle aspirate and cytology to rule out a tumor and determine its nature, plus bloodwork and an allergy test, since allergies can also cause oral and mucosal swelling. Find the cause before treating.
My cat may have eaten a rabeprazole sodium enteric tablet left on the table — no symptoms yet, does it need its stomach pumped?
Rabeprazole sodium is a human drug for peptic ulcers. If a cat ingests it, it may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even allergy or shock. If only a tiny amount was eaten, monitor the cat and give it more water to speed up metabolism; if any adverse reaction appears, take it to a vet promptly.
My cat’s right eye is often red and sometimes won’t open — what’s wrong?
Red eyes can come from infection, allergy, injury, or other eye diseases, and sometimes from immune-system issues. Put an E-collar on first to stop scratching, then use a pet-specific broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and eye drops. If it doesn't improve or keeps recurring, see a vet.
My cat’s eye looks like conjunctivitis but isn’t red—what could it be?
Without a clear photo the cause is hard to judge; common causes of eye swelling are infection, allergy, or injury. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching, try anti-inflammatory eye drops, and see a vet if it doesn't improve.
What happens after my cat gets a topical flea and tick treatment?
After a topical parasite treatment, the active ingredient sinks into the skin and starts killing fleas, ticks, and mites; you may see dead parasites drop off, and any itchiness, redness, or hair loss from bites should ease. Some products can irritate the skin or cause a reaction, which is usually mild and self-resolving, but see a vet if it's severe.
My dog keeps licking the inside of its hind leg and now it is red and swollen
Red, swollen inner-thigh skin is likely injury, allergy, or infection; clean and disinfect, apply ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar.
What should I do if my dog is allergic to crab?
Crab allergy shows as itching, hives, vomiting or diarrhea; see a vet for antihistamines and avoid crab afterward.