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What are the symptoms of a cold in a pet ferret?
A ferret with a cold usually sneezes, has a runny nose, poor appetite, breathing difficulty, low spirits; a few vomit. Untreated, it may develop secondary infections like pneumonia or rhinitis. Keep it warm and give isatis-root granules; if no improvement, see a vet.
It meows incredibly loudly—all kinds of crying. Lately it starts around 5–6 a.m. every day at that same time. Scolding does no good; it keeps crying even while being punished or with its mouth held shut; otherwise it just strings together all sorts of wailing sounds.
Common reasons a cat cries at night include being in heat, hunger, thirst, or feeling cold. Check the food and water bowls; if empty, offer some and see if it stops. Also keep it warm. If those are ruled out, consider heat or discomfort, and if you don't plan to breed it, spaying or neutering is an option.
Not sure if it’s a cold — there’s no runny nose, but the cat is shivering. What’s going on?
Cat shivering can have different causes, including cold stimulation, fear, nervousness, and pain. If the shivering is from cold, the owner should warm the cat promptly by moving it somewhere warm or wrapping it in a blanket. If the shivering comes from tension or fear, calm the cat and distract it. If the shivering is from pain, find the painful area and cause and relieve it.
My dog is passing blood in its stool and won’t eat; it got chilled during the recent cold snap and has a cough.
Blood in the stool and loss of appetite can be caused by gastroenteritis, intestinal scratches, pancreatitis, parasites, poisoning, or viral disease. Take your dog to a vet for diagnosis; if it isn't vaccinated, infectious disease should be the first suspect and prompt care is important.
I’d like to ask if the cold weather froze my hamster’s toes, and what I should do about it.
Black, swollen hamster paws may be frostbite from prolonged cold, causing poor circulation and tissue death. A vet may need to amputate in some cases. At home, disinfect the paw and let it dry and drop off, using a collar to prevent licking and infection.
After my cat’s bath I didn’t dry it thoroughly; it had diarrhea for two days and sneezed a few times but has no other symptoms. Is it a cold? What should I do?
Diarrhea and sneezing after a bath are likely due to chilling and stress. If the diarrhea has stopped, give pet probiotics to settle the gut. If it continues, use pet bismuth subcarbonate, smectite, and amoxicillin clavulanate. Keep your cat warm and feed a bland diet; watch for two more days before using cold medicine.
Hamster in cold, small cage, now cool, breathing, heartbeat, moves when touched
A cool, weakly breathing hamster may be pseudo-hibernating. Warm and give glucose; vet if no improvement.
Hamster arrived two days ago, cold and stiff, barely moving
A cold, stiff hamster may be pseudo-hibernating or dying. Warm and dry it, give glucose, and see a vet if no improvement.
What happens when a dog catches a cold?
Dog colds cause sneezing and cough; mild ones self-resolve, but weak dogs may get fever or secondary pneumonia. Treat promptly.
Golden hamster sneezing, cold paws, no runny nose, good spirits
A sneezing golden hamster with cold paws likely has a chill; warm it and use small-pet antibiotics if severe. Allergy or irritation can also cause sneezing.