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Two days ago her leg was caught in the cage and fractured with bone exposed. No exotic vet nearby, so I disinfected and gave antibiotics; yesterday better, but today it’s swollen and smelly. Can it heal on its own or must I amputate at a hospital?
An open fracture needs internal fixation and possibly amputation to avoid systemic infection; exposed bone easily infects and home care is hard. See an exotic vet. If impossible, clean the stump, trim neatly, apply antibiotic and styptic powder, bandage, and change daily.
My cat developed subcutaneous emphysema after spay surgery; will it heal on its own while on antibiotics?
Emphysema is unlikely to resolve on its own; use daily bandage compression and broad-spectrum antibiotics, usually recovering in about a week. Keep it calm.
What if a dog takes too many antibiotics?
Overdose antibiotics upset gut flora causing vomiting, diarrhea and pain, can damage liver/kidneys (jaundice, lethargy), and breed resistance.
My cat lost a big patch of fur around its eye after I used eye antibiotics – is it ringworm?
Local fur loss around the eye may be allergy, drug irritation or dampness, not necessarily ringworm. Use a collar, keep it clean and dry, and see a vet if no better.
Can Antibiotics Cure Turtle Diarrhea?
Antibiotics can help some cases of turtle diarrhea, but diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease, so using them without finding the cause is risky. Causes range from parasites and gastroenteritis to diet changes and stress. This article explains when antibiotics help and when they do not.
My cat had a check 20 days ago for inactivity and panting; heart ultrasound showed thick heart walls; biochemistry showed slight inflammation; the vet gave heart medicine, 7 days of pimobendan and 5 days of an antibiotic, much improved, so I stopped; since yesterday it is lethargic again and panting worse; recheck diagnosed pleurisy with pleural effusion and thick bloody fluid; now on subcutaneous injections, observing — please advise, I fear losing it
This is likely pleural effusion, pyothorax, and pleurisy from heart insufficiency (right-sided congestive failure or pericardial disease raising hydrostatic pressure and capillary leakage). Heart disease needs professional long-term care; the vet may give intensive care and oxygen, and if needed drain the chest and place a chest tube with daily lavage, plus anti-infection, diuretics, and nutrition. Follow the vet's systematic plan.
My dog has had yellow sticky nasal discharge on one side for a while, antibiotics did not help, could it be teeth or rhinitis or tumor?
Dog nasal discharge can come from a cold, allergy, sinusitis, polyps, or tumor. Clear discharge with no other signs may self-resolve in a week or two, but yellow-green with sneezing or poor appetite needs chest X-ray and respiratory tests; CT or scope if severe.
Sulfonamide Antibiotic Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Sulfonamide antibiotics can poison sensitive pets or when overused, causing nervous signs, urinary crystal problems and blood-cell disorders such as anaemia. Stopping the drug, flushing the urine and supportive care are the main steps.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Overuse of aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin damages the kidneys and the ear nerve and can block nerve-to-muscle signalling. There is no antidote, so stopping the drug and supporting kidney and nerve function are essential.
My dog’s skin condition won’t heal despite treatment with compound ketoconazole cream, a herbal skin-soothing lotion, B-complex vitamins, and antibiotics (photos attached); it still has red spots, scabs, dandruff, and a slight odor, and I can feel a roughly 1cm hard lump on its chest (photo shows the spot)
Skin disease can't be diagnosed by appearance alone, so if treatment isn't improving or keeps recurring, stop the medication and take your dog to a vet for proper testing. Using the wrong drugs can lead to drug resistance and further damage the skin, so targeted treatment based on a confirmed diagnosis is the best path to recovery.