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What medicine helps a dog’s fracture heal faster?
Treatment depends on severity: minor fractures get external fixation, severe ones internal fixation. Under a vet's guidance use joint/bone supplements and good nutrition; limit activity during recovery.
My dog is vomiting, not eating, listless, but not having diarrhea.
If parvovirus is confirmed, hospitalize the dog for antivirals, anti-infection drugs, symptom relief, and fluid/electrolyte support—hard to manage fully at home.
Hamster fell about 1 meter, now has red-purple skin under nose, a little blood at mouth, energetic but trembles and breathes rapidly at times
Trembling and rapid breathing after a fall may be from fright or internal injury, with internal injury being likely from a 1-meter drop. Seek a veterinary exam promptly; if only fright or pain, anti-inflammatory pain relief, good nutrition, and a quiet environment help recovery.
What medicine should I give a dog with an allergy cough?
A vet may prescribe antihistamines—follow the dose to avoid overdose. Find and remove the allergen, and build the dog's immunity with proper exercise.
What happens if a dog’s nerves are damaged by a bite?
A bitten nerve can cause lameness, seizures, paralysis; eye-nerve damage may cause blindness. Nerve damage is hard to heal on its own, so seek veterinary care. Vets use mecobalamin, vitamins B and E, calcium to aid recovery; acupuncture, massage, heat, electrotherapy can help. Treat external wounds with cleaning and anti-inflammatory/pain meds.
Why did this area suddenly turn red?
From the photo, the cat likely has inflammation at the mouth corners (cheilitis), caused by infection, malnutrition, injury, dental disease, or tartar. Clean and disinfect the area, give oral multivitamins, and address the underlying cause to prevent recurrence.
My kitten got ringworm and was given shots; should I apply any medicine?
Mild ringworm often needs no injection, and shots can harm a kitten's liver. After a shot, topical antifungal is still needed: disinfect then apply the medicine to the spot.
Previously the same color as the flesh, but these past days it scratched it open with a little blood; what kind of bump is this?
From the photo, the cat has a small abscess; cause unclear, possibly tissue effusion or wound infection. Use a collar, see a vet; closure therapy may be used.
Dog eye had an ulcer, treated with anti-inflammatories and drops, healed, then two days later the whole eye turned blue; used ofloxacin and bFGF drops alternately, blue gone, but the black part is crystal-red; 10 days less red but not normal. What now?
Since the eye improved with medication, continue a while to see full recovery. Blue tint suggests corneal damage; the drops repair cornea. If not fully recovered, get an eye exam at a vet.
A ring of fur fell out around the chin and neck with a wound; a raised lump feels scratched open and the surrounding fur comes off with a light pull
From the photo, the cat's skin is oily with damaged follicles and itching, possibly from excess oil or a flea allergy. Check for parasites and deworm if found.