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The seller said my kitten could drink pure milk; I gave some, and now it has diarrhea for two days—what should I do?
The diarrhea is likely lactose intolerance from the milk. If the kitten is energetic, stop the milk (and high-protein food), fast half a day, and give an anti-diarrhea medication and probiotics; resume easy-to-digest food in small meals. If other signs appear, it may be parasites, enteritis, or distemper—see a vet.
What to Do If a Dog Has a Runny Nose After a Bath
A runny nose after a bath usually means the dog caught a chill. Some dogs dislike baths and their immunity drops, so in low temperatures they catch colds. What should you do? Our pet care specialists answer.
What to Do If a Red-Eared Slider Has Shell Rot
If the water for keeping a red-eared slider is substandard or infected, shell rot easily develops. It's a common disease in red-eared sliders, change water often to keep it clean and prevent it. But what if your slider gets shell rot? Our pet care specialists introduce the symptoms and treatment.
My hamster was stepped on; the next day its eye crusted over, later red and swollen, its mouth is crooked, and there is a hard lump on the left cheek pouch (none on the right)—looks like cheek-pouch inflammation per online images.
Hamster cheek-pouch inflammation signs: bad breath, drooling, difficulty eating, swollen pouch, hard lump when touched. Compare symptoms to judge. If so, rinse pouch with saline to remove sticky secretions/food, apply a little anti-inflammatory; add vitamin B to water to aid recovery. Feed soft food to reduce irritation. Per your description, the lip redness may be from trauma—check pouch for inflammation; if none, it's lip swelling—disinfect with iodine and apply anti-inflammatory.
My hamster keeps making cooing noises, sneezing, eats and drinks normally but is listless and weak; it’s hunched, lost weight in two days. What’s wrong?
Cooing/rumbling from the respiratory tract or nose in hamsters likely indicates a respiratory infection (cold or pneumonia), with sneezing, eye/nose discharge, cough; severe cases cause lethargy and weak limbs. Seek vet care if possible; at home give anti-inflammatory/antibacterial meds, keep warm, boost immunity to avoid fatal worsening.
How to Treat Shell Rot in Turtles
Shell rot is a common external disease in pet turtles. The symptoms are obvious and easy to diagnose, but it's tricky to handle, and many beginners are at a loss. Poor handling can worsen or even kill the turtle. Today our pet care specialists detail the treatment methods, hoping to help.
My dog keeps biting its thigh, with hair loss and redness
Hair loss, redness and biting mean a skin disease, possibly fungal, bacterial or mange. Get a cheap skin scraping and stain at a vet to confirm, then treat. If cannot, shave, disinfect with iodine, and use an antibacterial spray; use a collar to stop licking. Add vitamin B, lecithin, fish oil; avoid salty food; keep environment clean and dry.
What causes abnormal turtle droppings?
Normal turtle stool is oval and light gray; red stool after eating fish/shrimp is normal. The pictured stool is unformed, with mucus, soft and yellow—likely indigestion or enteritis. Stop feeding and observe; keep the habitat clean and warm. If it persists, use medication to help recovery.
Why is my golden hamster losing fur on its back with red spots?
Back fur loss and red spots in a golden hamster may be a skin disease from fungal or bacterial infection; take it to the vet for a skin test to confirm the type and treat accordingly. If unavailable, shave the area, clean and disinfect, apply antifungal or antibacterial medication, keep dry, and use an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching until fully healed.
My hamster’s leg is injured — no external wound, but the upper leg is red and swollen and feels partly fractured. There’s no vet for hamsters in this city; how can I help it recover at home?
After a hamster fracture, get an X-ray at a vet to assess severity. Minor fractures can be treated with external fixation; severe ones need internal fixation to avoid permanent damage. During recovery, limit movement, remove the wheel and toys, and let it rest; you can give bone-healing medication to speed recovery.