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Hamster’s Leg Caught in Wheel, Bone Exposed and Necrotic
Exposed, necrotic bone needs urgent vet care, often fixation, amputation, or cleaning; at home, disinfect, trim, apply powder, and bandage with oral antibiotics.
My dog’s leg was injured, had external fixation, but it was wrapped too tight and got infected; the vet wants amputation—any other option?
The photo shows an open fracture with skin/soft-tissue breakdown exposing the bone, infected from improper external fixation not changed regularly. Given severe necrosis/infection, debridement and amputation is safest; redoing internal fixation risks failed healing, and untreated open fractures can cause shock. Treat promptly.
What are the symptoms of saprolegnia (water mold) in arowana?
Look for white fuzzy growth on the body, round at first then irregular patches, and in severe cases exposed muscle. Sick fish show poor appetite, slow movement, and breathing trouble. It comes from crowding and poor water; remove waste and avoid temperature drops.
My cat has a black lump on its hind leg
From the photo, the scab on the cat's hind leg is usually from a wound that formed a scab. The broken skin may be from a bite or long-term friction. Bacterial or fungal infection can also cause hard scabs. Gently clean and disinfect the scab without pulling it off to avoid harm; if from infection, use antibiotics or antifungals.
My hamster’s leg got caught in the cage and is now only hanging by a bit of skin—what should I do?
Based on your description, the hamster likely has an open fracture. This usually requires urgent veterinary care; otherwise it is unlikely to heal on its own, and even if it does, the hamster may be permanently disabled. Professional treatment such as external fixation, amputation, or wound cleaning and bandaging may be needed.
My Cat Fell from the Ninth Floor; the Hospital X-ray Showed Normal Organs, We Observed at Home for Three Days with No Blood in Urine and Normal Eating, but the Vet Said the Hind-Leg Fracture Needs Three Days of Observation Before Surgery. My Family, Who Has Done This Work, Says External Care Is Enough, So We Used Tape and a Small Wooden Stick.
From the X-ray, both the tibia and fibula are fractured, with the fibula displaced. The best treatment is surgical fixation per the vet's instructions. Even considering cost, do-it-yourself bandaging at home is not advised; seek a professional for external fixation.
My cat fell from a height, broke a hind leg, and hasn’t peed or pooped in 24 hours-what should I do?
A cat with a broken hind leg from a fall and no urination/defecation for 24 hours is an emergency-take it to a vet at once. A full bladder may need emergency catheterization to avoid kidney failure. There is a three-day critical period needing X-ray, ultrasound, biochemistry, and blood tests; fix the fracture once stable.
Three days ago a guinea pig fell from over a meter high; hind leg can’t move and it often trembles
For a sprain or bruise from a fall, apply cold compress within 24 hours to reduce swelling and pain, then switch to heat after a few days. See a vet if broken.
How long for a dog’s swollen hind-leg joint from a fall to go down?
Joint swelling generally takes 1 to 2 weeks to subside. Use ice within 48 hours and heat after for a fracture-related swell; a broken leg needs a cast and about 2 months to heal.
Two-Month-Old Fell from Second Floor, Eyes Bloodshot, Hind Legs Weak but Sensitive
A two-month-old falling and showing weak hind legs--first X-ray for fractures; if none, it is likely muscle strain or tissue pain, not serious; cage rest and muscle massage. For pain, vet-approved meloxicam and cefadroxil anti-inflammatory; recovers in a week. If lethargic and refusing food, possible internal or head injury--get a detailed check.