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No eating or drinking for two days, lower lip is ulcerated and red; what disease is this?
Ulcerated, red lower lips may be mouth ulcers or angular cheilitis, with redness, blisters, cracking, and ulcers. Feed soft food and avoid hard food that irritates. Rinse the mouth with mild salt water and give more water; supplement vitamins to aid recovery.
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I bathed the kitten at home once, then noticed yellow nasal discharge and bad breath. Is this a cold or feline rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis causes sneezing, runny nose, lethargy, fever, poor appetite, red eyes, and sometimes mouth ulcers, with clear then yellow-green discharge. If only runny nose with normal spirit and appetite, it's likely a bacterial infection from chill. Try pet cold and anti-inflammatory medicine.
Common Health Issues in Exotic Shorthairs and How to Care for Them
Exotic Shorthairs are prone to eye discharge, a short nose with breathing trouble, malocclusion, delicate paw pads, ear issues, and coat/skin problems from poor self-grooming. Daily cleaning, brushing, and early vet care keep these in check.
What happens if a puppy eats wood?
When a puppy eats wood, it may scratch the intestines and easily lead to intestinal obstruction and constipation. If the dog only ate a small amount of wood splinters, it usually just causes abrasions to the mouth or esophagus, and the owner can give some anti-inflammatory medication to prevent bacterial infection and ulcers at the injury site.
What are the clear differences between feline rhinotracheitis and a common cold?
Rhinotracheitis causes conjunctivitis, fever, lethargy, appetite loss, and later mouth ulcers and drooling; a cold rarely causes fever or severe symptoms. Early stages overlap, so see a vet promptly.
Why does my dog have a poor appetite but seem energetic?
A dog with low appetite but good spirits may be affected by weather or mood, or may have a mild case of pickiness, oral disease, gastrointestinal issues, or respiratory illness. Observe for other symptoms such as soft stools, bloating, vomiting, or gum inflammation, and treat accordingly.
Should You Soak Your Dog’s Kibble in Water? When It Helps and When It Doesn’t
Soaking kibble helps puppies (1–3 months), seniors, and dogs with mouth or digestion issues move to solid food gently. But healthy adult dogs shouldn't eat softened food long term — chewing dry kibble cleans teeth and prevents tartar. Keep water at ~40°C, soak just 5–10 minutes, and don't let it sit and breed bacteria.
What are the symptoms of feline stomatitis?
Severe pain causes low appetite and drooling. You may see mouth ulcers, red swollen gums, and loose teeth. Early on the cat eats carefully and avoids hard food; later it only eats soft food, may cry out, and drools foul, often blood-tinged saliva.
What should I do if my dog suddenly drools a lot of thick saliva?
Sudden heavy drooling may come from irritating food or mouth injury, treatable by rinsing and oral spray. If it is paired with neurological signs, suspect poisoning or head trauma and seek a vet.