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My kitten’s first bath was followed by heavy panting and drooling; the vet said pulmonary edema. It has had six shots and 9.5 hours of oxygen and is still on oxygen at home.
Pulmonary edema is serious with hard breathing and fever; oxygen is essential, and a quiet space eases heart-lung burden. Drugs like aminophylline and furosemide help but follow the vet.
How can I prevent my dog from getting toxoplasmosis?
Prevent toxoplasmosis by avoiding raw meat and dirty water, stopping coprophagy, not mixing with cats/pigs/sheep, deworming, and regular vet screening tests.
How intelligent is a Doberman?
Dobermans rank 5th in dog intelligence, known for alertness, loyalty, and courage, learning tasks quickly and protecting their owner when in danger.
What happens if a dog gets too little exercise?
Too little exercise causes obesity, muscle loss, anxiety or aggression, and lower immunity. Moderate activity boosts metabolism and health.
What are the symptoms of a high fever in a dog?
A feverish dog is listless with poor appetite, fast breathing, panting, and hot body, ears, armpits, and paws. Take its temperature; cool it and see a vet if it persists.
What are the symptoms of rickets in a puppy?
Early rickets shows low activity and slow growth, then lameness and unsteadiness, ending in inability to stand. It comes from low calcium/phosphorus, low vitamin D, or genetics. Supplement calcium.
How can I tell if a cat is male or female?
In the photo this cat is male. Females have genitals close to the anus (~1 cm) and a line shape; males are farther (~2.5 cm) and round, with a scrotum when mature.
My cat was disobedient and got hit; its eye was accidentally scratched below. Is it serious?
From the photo the eye looks only mildly swollen and the eyeball is probably unhurt. Rinse with saline and use pet eye drops, but watch for worsening signs.
My dog walks okay but sways when standing, drinks water, and has a poor appetite. What could be wrong?
Unsteady standing and poor appetite in a dog can have several causes, including low blood sugar from not eating and mineral deficiencies. If glucose water does not help, a veterinary check is advised.
What are the symptoms of low blood calcium in a puppy?
Signs: hard breathing, unsteady stance, fast heartbeat, twitching, drooling, raised temperature, red mucous membranes. Test calcium/phosphorus; treat with IV calcium. Common in new mothers - supplement them.