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It’s been nearly a month; the area around the eye is red and hasn’t improved with medication
Redness around a dog's eye can be from eye disease, mite infection, or allergies. For example, if the dog rubs its eye and injures it, causing redness and inflammation, generally antibiotic eye drops are used after cleaning with saline. If redness persists, it may be parasites or food or dust allergies; improve diet and environment and see a vet.
What happens if a kitten eats dog food?
Kitten eating dog food is not a good choice, because cats and dogs have different nutritional needs — different ratios of protein, amino acids, and other nutrients. Long-term dog food can cause health problems such as malnutrition, indigestion, and taurine and lysine deficiency. Choose kitten-formulated cat food instead; consult a vet if unsure.
How does a cat show that it recognizes its owner?
Cats are independent animals, and recognizing an owner is less obvious than with dogs. But when a cat shows the following, it means it has begun to recognize you: 1. It follows you to the door when you leave and shows reluctance and anxiety; when you return it expresses joy. 2. It actively approaches you, even jumping onto your lap. 3. It approaches your clothes or toys when you're away, to ease separation.
What happens when a dog sheds its coat?
Shedding is a natural physiological phenomenon in dogs, usually occurring in spring and autumn, mainly to adapt to temperature changes and keep the coat clean and healthy. During shedding a lot of fur falls out and scatters around. Brush daily to avoid matting, and supplement nutrition with lecithin, unsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins for skin and coat health.
My dog won’t eat; after drinking a little sugar water it kept vomiting, is weak, now just lies on the floor listless, and tucks its tail between its legs.
Based on your description, the dog already shows limb weakness, listlessness, and loss of appetite, often a chain reaction from a serious illness; it may be dehydrated to the point of shock and needs intravenous fluids to restore blood volume soon. But because the condition is complex, without a detailed history and exams it's hard to determine the cause — take it to the hospital promptly.
My dog won’t let me trim its nails; they’re so long it can hardly walk. I want to give it estazolam tablets — for a dog of about 50 pounds, how many tablets would safely make it sleep? Thank you.
Estazolam is a human medication and is not recommended for dogs. If the nails are too long and the dog won't cooperate, take it to a pet groomer for professional care. If you must use estazolam, control the dose to 1–2 mg each time; do not blindly increase the dose if there's no obvious effect.
A shepherd dog brought from Shandong; it was fine when it arrived at a factory with steel, bricks, and cement, but recently it has teary eyes, some redness, a runny nose, retching (dry cough?), and diarrhea. It doesn’t look well; please help.
Watery eyes, retching, and a runny nose suggest a respiratory infection. If unvaccinated, also consider distemper, adenovirus, coronavirus, or mycoplasma/chlamydia infection. Usually the dog carries a viral disease and, after the move and the stress of a new environment, its resistance drops and the virus flares up. Prompt vet testing is advised.
My dog has a red bump on its leg that feels like it has pus and blood inside — is it serious and how should I treat it?
A red, pus-filled bump on a dog's leg is very likely an abscess caused by bacterial infection from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or parasite bites. It is recommended to first shave the hair around the affected area thoroughly and disinfect with iodine or alcohol; if there is still pus and blood inside, use a sterilized needle to pierce the bump and repeatedly squeeze out the discharge until fresh blood appears.
My dog ran out on its own and got bitten by another dog, and now its leg is limping — what should I do?
A dog that has been bitten by another dog and is now limping may have suffered serious damage that could involve deep muscle tissue or bone, and should be taken to a veterinary hospital immediately for a full examination and X-rays to check for internal organ injury, fractures, and muscle damage. First, do not attempt to treat it at home on your own, as a dog's teeth are quite virulent and their bite force is strong; if the dog shakes its head while biting, it usually causes tearing and puncture wounds.
My dog was bitten by a bigger dog on the chest and hind leg; it hurt to walk and to touch at first but later could be touched; how do I tell if a bone is hurt?
Being bitten and limping is serious; see a vet to catch hidden problems. Clean and disinfect the wound with saline or iodine, bandage if bleeding, and get a rabies shot if unvaccinated. Walking difficulty also warrants an exam.