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Must a dog get the 8-in-1 vaccine before rabies vaccine, or can rabies be given directly?
Getting the 8-in-1 before rabies is not absolute; you may give rabies first if the puppy is over three months old and spaced at least a week from other vaccines. But it is usually advised to give the infectious-disease (8-in-1) vaccine first, since those diseases are common and an unvaccinated dog has low immunity and can catch something during rabies vaccination; rabies is rarer and puppies stay home, so it is scheduled later.
My cat has no energy after a fever, eats and drinks but is uninterested in everything else
Fever usually brings poor appetite, lethargy, dry nose, and weakness, but the fever itself is abnormal, typically from infection or contagious disease, so see a vet to find the cause. If you cannot go at once, cool it physically with alcohol swabs or ice on paw pads and ear tips; a temperature above 39.5 C is fever, and persistent fever needs hospital tests for panleukopenia, FIP, pneumonia, and leukemia.
Why does my dog keep vomiting yellow fluid with white foam?
There are many causes of vomiting; if yellow fluid and foam persist with low energy and appetite, see a vet to find the cause first. Common causes include prolonged hunger (excess stomach acid and bile), swallowed indigestible objects, bacterial gastroenteritis, infectious disease like distemper or parvovirus, liver disease, food-change upset, and others like poisoning, parasites, or stomach tumors.
What is the difference between dog fleas and cat fleas?
Dog and cat fleas differ in appearance (cat fleas are smaller and dark brown to black; dog fleas larger and reddish brown to yellow brown), host preference (cat fleas on cats, dog fleas on dogs), breeding season (cat fleas in spring and summer, dog fleas year-round), and diseases spread (cat fleas spread brucellosis and typhoid; dog fleas spread tapeworm and plague).
My dog has a cough, was diagnosed with bacterial upper respiratory infection, and is now coughing worse — what should I do?
Upper respiratory infection is caused by bacterial or viral invasion of the airways and is risky for weak, low-immunity dogs. If injections and oral medicine are not working, ask the vet about nebulized antibiotics or IV anti-inflammatories. Keep the dog warm at night, and for unvaccinated puppies recheck for kennel cough, distemper, and parainfluenza as cough worsens.
Why Does My Dog Have a Bump at the Corner of Its Eye?
A bump at the corner of a dog's eye can come from heat-related eye inflammation, an overgrown third eyelid (nictitating gland), or a bacterial infection. Mild heat-related cases improve with a lighter diet, while gland or infection issues need vet care or medication. This article covers the common causes and how to handle each one.
My hamster is sick—not eating or drinking, lethargic, inflamed mouth corners, hair loss and itch under the chin. What should I do?
Take it to a vet (call first—some don't treat exotics). Common illnesses: cold, skin disease, conjunctivitis, wet tail, heatstroke, cheek-pouch inflammation. Force-feed nutrient liquid/glucose to avoid dehydration; for mouth/chin inflammation use a pet oral spray/disinfectant. Severe cases need a vet—small hamsters decline fast.
My fish has black-centered, white-ringed patches on its head—is this a skin disease?
White patches on a fish are likely skin infection—bacterial or fungal (white spot disease, saprolegnia). Fish disease is hard to diagnose; adjust water quality/temp/environment and diet, try meds; consult experienced keepers if unsure.
Why did my dog suddenly go blind?
Sudden blindness may come from glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, or central nervous system disease. Glaucoma is the most common, raising eye pressure and paralyzing the pupil. See a vet promptly if vision drops.
What Does Arowana Drop-Eye Mean?
Drop-eye is a normal physiological phenomenon in arowana, common in fish kept in aquariums, and silver arowana are even more prone to it. Drop-eye does not affect health but seriously impacts appearance and reduces ornamental value. Keepers should take preventive measures. Our veterinarian mainly introduces the causes of arowana drop-eye to help with prevention.