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What Are the Symptoms of Stress in Rabbits?
Rabbits startle easily and stress at almost nothing; signs range from poor appetite and hiding to collapse, frothing at the mouth, and grinding teeth. Common triggers are loud noise, a new home, pain from gut or dental disease, and the scent of predators such as cats and dogs. Severe stress is life-threatening and needs a vet at once.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Anal Gland Inflammation
Every owner knows pets need baths, and most dog owners know about expressing the anal glands, but did you know some cats also need their anal glands expressed?
Why Is My Cat Sneezing
Pets and people sneeze for two usual reasons: inflamed nasal lining or a foreign object in the nostril. If exposed to irritants or a respiratory infection, the lining inflames.
Clinical Manifestations of Canine Nocardiosis
Canine nocardiosis is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Nocardia, characterized by focal suppuration and necrosis of the skin, limbs and internal organs. This article explains its clinical manifestations.
Medications and Care for Common Pet Injuries: Fractures, Sprains, Burns, and Wound Infections
Pets can suffer fractures, sprains, burns, bee stings, snake bites, and wound infections, especially outdoors. Prompt first aid prevents infection and permanent damage. This article covers causes, symptoms, and the medications for each.
Hamster Ear Infections Explained
Hamster ear infections usually strike the inner-ear vestibular area, unlike cats and dogs, causing odor, discharge, balance loss, and head tilt, and need prompt antibiotics plus a calm, clutter-free recovery space.
My puppy has a growth on its back; not sure what disease it is or how to treat
The photo is blurry, can't tell if it's a tick. If the lump is separate from skin, it's likely a tick—deworm. If attached, it's an abscess/crust, possibly seborrheic dermatitis or mites: deworm, clip fur, clean with saline, iodine, apply pet antibacterial spray/ointment, watch 7 days, else see a vet.
Started as a tiny lump, gets bigger each year, and bleeds
The raised lump is likely an abscess or tumor. If an abscess, it may be from inflammation; now that it has ruptured, get professional cleaning at a vet (local anesthesia likely, since it's near the eye). If it keeps returning, consider a tumor.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an ancient flushing spaniel, mainly found in the U.S., valued as a hardworking gun dog and a moderate-sized, affectionate companion. Its weather-resistant red-and-white coat needs sensible care.
What happens when a puppy’s gums are red?
Red gums in a puppy may be caused by oral diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. If it worsens, the gums may swell and turn into abscesses or ulcers, leading to drooling, poor appetite, and difficulty chewing. Try pet oral spray and antibiotics; if no improvement, see a vet. Brush regularly to prevent issues.