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Hamster’s leg is swollen; not wrapped by a foreign object, don’t know why
A swollen hamster leg needs checking to tell edema from solid growth, and pressing to check the bone, since a fracture causes red, hot, painful swelling. A broken or cracked bone brings severe pain and needs external fixation; edema usually needs drainage and daily cleaning and medication, plus oral antibiotics to prevent infection.
My Corgi has tear stains and a blocked nasolacrimal duct; it was flushed once two days ago but still has stains. Not sure if there’s an ingrown eyelash at the corner. Please help check.
Tear stains are normal with a blocked nasolacrimal duct, which prevents drainage and causes overflow. A vet must flush the duct, or consider a tear-duct tube if ineffective. No clear ingrown lash was seen, but trim and observe two days if suspected.
My dog’s belly makes watery gurgling sounds and he walks unsteadily after an abdominal injury
Watery gurgling after the abdomen was pressed on suggests fluid buildup, possibly internal bleeding or organ damage with blood in the abdomen, or a bladder injury leaking urine. Do not treat at home - it can be life-threatening. Get an ultrasound and X-ray at a vet promptly.
My dog has a large bare patch near the neck with black crust and intense itching – is it a bite wound or hot water?
The photo shows a large, infected, ulcerated wound needing veterinary cleaning and anti-inflammatory care. Find the cause with a skin exam.
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.
A turtle I’ve raised for about a year recently stopped eating for ten days, with red chin and occasional white film over the eyes
A white film over the eyes is likely white-eye disease. Treat with medicated baths and dry-docking; apply chloramphenicol or ofloxacin drops or erythromycin ointment early, and keep dry except during baths. Severe cases need systemic antibiotics and draining.
Turtle not eating but active, eyes won’t open, for half a year
Chronic turtle white-eye disease needs medicated baths and dry-docking with erythromycin. Severe cases need antibiotics and drainage.
My dog has a small broken bump on its head; how should I treat it?
From the photo, there is a small bump on the dog's head that has broken open, but it is unclear whether there is pus. Clean it with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment; if it feels soft or protruding, see a vet for drainage.
My cat’s left face is swollen and hard, with a scabbed wound behind the left ear, shaved fur, and the left eye cannot fully close.
Facial swelling can come from a bee sting, impact, oral inflammation, or allergy, each needing different care. A bee sting needs anti-inflammatory shots and ointment; a festering tooth root may need drainage or conservative treatment.
Cat was catheterized for blockage; the outer part of the catheter fell out
The outer section is for drainage/connecting a urine bag; if no bag, it doesn't matter as long as the inner catheter stays. With a bag, wash and reattach, tie it to avoid falling. Without a bag, urine goes everywhere; get a bag from the vet.