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My dog has been dripping small amounts of blood for 2-3 weeks – what is it and what should I do?
In a female dog this is likely heat (estrus) bleeding, which is normal; confirm by checking the vulva and behavior. See a vet if other abnormal signs appear.
Could this be ringworm (cat fungus)?
The lesion looks like ringworm, which is usually caused by Microsporum canis. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or a skin scraping at the vet, then treat with an antifungal and an Elizabethan collar.
Why does a rabbit chew things randomly?
Rabbits may chew indiscriminately because they are teething, releasing stress, or feeling hungry. The cause should be judged from the actual situation, and you should keep hazardous items out of reach.
What happens if a small Teddy (Poodle) has a hernia?
A hernia in dogs occurs when an organ pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, creating a soft, fluid-filled lump under the skin. Mild cases can often be corrected surgically, but a trapped or severe hernia can become life-threatening.
A stray cat was diagnosed with feline rhinotracheitis, has eye-corner discharge, and took famciclovir and doxycycline for three days. Is this discharge?
The photo alone cannot identify the eye-corner material; wipe with a clean tissue to see if it clears. If hard and stuck, suspect another issue and get an eye exam at the vet.
Why does a Teddy dog lick urine?
Urine carries pheromones; a Teddy licks it to read another dog's health, sex, age, and habits, and licking also bonds pack members socially in the wild.
What happens if a dog eats a desiccant?
Desiccants (calcium chloride, silica, iron oxide) irritate mouth and gut causing drooling, coughing, vomiting; dissolved they can cause gastritis, ulcers, even perforation, and high calcium can speed the heart and cause tremors.
My dog is lethargic, not eating, and vomiting with diarrhea today.
Vomiting, diarrhea, and no eating suggest acute gastritis; blood in stool points to hemorrhagic enteritis from parasites, poisoning, or parvo. See a vet, rehydrate, and screen for parvo if unvaccinated.
My cat vomits every few days.
Vomiting every few days may be pancreatitis, stomach foreign body, parasites, chronic gastritis, or diet. If it still eats and is bright, it may be physiological from overeating or fast eating. See a vet if unsure.
My cat eats fine but retches and convulses about weekly, and has eaten hairball paste. What is it vomiting?
The vomit looks like digested food and yellow fluid; unclear if hair is present. Weekly retching with abdominal twitching may be parasites, pancreatitis, or chronic enteritis; sudden collapse with full convulsions suggests nerve disease. See a vet.