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Possible Causes of Sudden Death in Arowana
Arowanas are hardy, adaptable, and long-lived, so a sudden death usually means the owner missed an underlying illness—the fish was sick, not suddenly fatal. This article analyzes the likely causes of abrupt arowana death.
My Kitten Hasn’t Eaten or Drunk for a Day and a Half, Hides in a Corner Sleeping, Sometimes Shakes, Feels Hot, and Walks with a Limp
No eating, lethargy, shaking, fever, and limping suggest severe injury or poisoning. Check for wounds; if none, see a vet. Poisoning needs stomach lavage and detox right away.
What are the sequelae of canine distemper?
Canine distemper sequelae commonly involve the digestive and nervous systems. A dog's gut is already delicate, and the virus further damages the digestive tract, lowering nutrient absorption and appetite. Once the nervous system is affected, even recovered dogs may retain sequelae such as head-shaking and seizures. Some dogs may also develop pyoderma during or after recovery.
Why does my dog shake its head frequently?
Frequent head shaking is mainly from water in the ears, a foreign object in the ear, ear mites, or ear inflammation. Water in the ear causes discomfort and shaking to expel the liquid—usually no worry, the dog clears it itself. Check for foreign objects and clean them; if ear mites are found, treat with medication.
BlackandTanCoonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhound is an American scenthound bred to trail and tree raccoons, working by scent in all weather. Friendly, alert and tireless, it is a confident hunting companion.
Why Are My Rabbit’s Ears Suddenly Drooping?
A rabbit's ears may droop from a normal mood change, an ear injury, or ear mites. Check for dark brown discharge inside the ear, and never lift a rabbit by its ears — rough handling can damage the cartilage permanently.
Frequent ear scratching; examination shows red spots and papules in the ear canal and hair loss around the ear base, with a large amount of black earwax on a cotton swab
Based on your description, the red spots and papules in the canal, hair loss at the ear base, and heavy black earwax suggest ear mite infection. Ear mites cause dark discharge and intense itching with head shaking. For mites, clean the canal and apply mite medication until cured; antibiotic ear drops may be needed to prevent secondary infection.
Are the Black Specks from Cleaning Ear Mites Really Ear Mites?
Typical ear mites cause heavy brown/black discharge, itching and a strong odor with head shaking. From your description it is likely ear mites; use a cat-specific ear drop and mite medication, keep a collar on, and clean the environment to prevent reinfection.
Why Does a Dog Like to Shake Its Coat?
Shaking occurs when: cleaning fur, signaling, relieving stress/regulating mood, drying fur, stretching. Dirt on fur - self-clean; stress - release; wet fur - shake dry. Frequent shaking may indicate parasites or skin disease - check skin.
How to Prevent Miscarriage in Pregnant Guinea Pigs
Guinea pig miscarriage is common, so separate the male at once, keep the mother calm and warm, feed sensibly, avoid handling and any internal meds or deworming, and have them checked before breeding.