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Causes and Treatment of Cellulitis in Dogs
Staphylococcus and streptococcus are the main bacteria behind cellulitis, though some cases come from mixed putrefactive infections and usually need surgical debridement. Here are the causes and treatments of canine cellulitis.
When Is the Best Time to Dock a Corgi’s Tail?
Docking a Corgi's tail is best done within 1 to 3 days after birth, the earlier the better, to minimize the pain the procedure causes. Read on to learn more about Corgi tail docking and how it is done.
What happens if a dog gets stones?
A dog with stones usually shows frequent urination, urgency, incontinence, darker and cloudy urine, and abdominal pain; the stones irritate the bladder and kidneys, causing discomfort, lethargy, and appetite loss. Large or long-standing stones may block the urethra or cause infection, leading to urinary retention. See a vet for tests and treatment like medication, surgery, or prevention.
Common Dental Problems in Rabbits
Rabbit teeth grow for life, and many rabbits get overlong teeth from too little chewing. They also often suffer malocclusion. This article covers common rabbit dental diseases.
What happens if a kitten eats paper?
Under normal circumstances, if a kitten eats only a small amount of tissue paper, it usually will not cause major problems. Owners can watch the cat's condition; if there is no vomiting, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite, there is no need to worry. However, eating a large amount of hard-to-digest paper can cause intestinal blockage and digestive discomfort.
Why Is My Chinchilla Shivering? Common Causes and Fixes
A chinchilla may shiver from stress in a new, noisy home, from cold when the temperature drops too low, or from pain when it is sick or hurt. Calm and warm the environment for the first two; for pain—with signs like not eating, weeping eyes, fever, or reluctance to move—see a vet to find the cause. Most shivering falls into these three categories.
What happens if a dog scalds its esophagus?
Esophageal scalding usually comes from very hot food or liquid and causes pain, swallowing difficulty, reduced appetite, and corrosive tissue damage that can lead to ulcers and bleeding.
A one-month-old kitten was moved to a cabinet to avoid being stepped on, fell, went limp and motionless as if dying, then revived after I massaged it; one hind leg was dragging but started moving after a few minutes, now just walks a bit awkwardly without limping
Weak hind legs and slow walking after a fall suggest pain or a sprain, but if the cat has dilated eyes, nasal bleeding, poor appetite, or depression, it may have fractures or internal injuries needing X-rays.
My cockatiel hurt its head and bled, now lethargy and not eating—what is wrong and how to treat it?
Head injury with lethargy and anorexia may mean infection or pain; if the cause is unclear, internal injury can't be ruled out, so see an exotic-animal vet promptly. If you cannot go, disinfect and medicate the wound: after bleeding stops, use iodine, then an anti-inflammatory ointment; severe cases may need oral antibiotics once daily. With no appetite, offer millet, fruit and vegetables and syringe-feed nutrient fluid or glucose water to prevent dehydration.
What happens if a kitten eats too much hairball paste?
Too much hairball paste can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain. The paste lubricates the gut to pass hair and is safe in moderation, but excess causes vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite and eating difficulty. Sugars or additives may cause indigestion. Offer easily digested food and pet probiotics to soothe the stomach.