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My cat’s eyes are discharging pus
Pus from the eyes may be conjunctivitis or keratitis, possibly with corneal damage. To protect vision, see a vet for diagnosis; mild cases use eye wash, drops, and antibiotics with an Elizabethan collar.
How to keep a kitten from being afraid?
Kittens are timid; give a quiet, warm, airy space with a cozy bed, scratcher, and toys. When nervous, do not disturb it; let it rest and adapt. Keep regular feeding and play to build a stable clock and sense of safety.
How do you tell if a dog is shedding excessively?
Excessive shedding means noticeably more hair than usual, fur everywhere, or bald patches, thinning, and dullness. The coat may also break or tangle. Watch for licking, scratching, rashes, or skin changes, and get a skin scraping if hair loss comes with skin symptoms.
How can I tell if my puppy has eaten too much?
An overfed puppy gets a bloated belly and may look uncomfortable—scratching its stomach, panting, or lying still. Some vomit undigested kibble, then yellow fluid or white foam if gastroenteritis develops. Long-term overfeeding causes obesity and related disease.
Dog licked leg fur, now a large bald patch on face
The dog's facial bald patch is infected; collar, clean, and disinfect, then antibiotic. Vet if it doesn't heal.
What are the symptoms of mite infection in dogs?
Dog mite infections cause severe itching and eczema; symptoms vary by type, skin redness, hair loss, or brown ear discharge and head shaking.
What happens if you force-hold a kitten?
Force-holding a kitten can cause fear, struggling, scratching, or even incontinence, and may damage its trust in people. Respect the cat's wishes to protect its well-being.
My hamster’s eyes are swollen and red, possibly from overfeeding sunflower seeds
Swollen, red, discharging hamster eyes may be from heat or conjunctivitis. First clean with saline and keep the diet light with more water; if no relief, try levofloxacin or neomycin eye drops. Also fit a homemade collar to stop scratching.
What is the white thing next to my cat’s nail?
The white thing by the nail may be stuck tofu litter that hardened, removable with warm compress. If not, it may be a callus from scratching; if painless, leave it to wear off.
Previously the same color as the flesh, but these past days it scratched it open with a little blood; what kind of bump is this?
From the photo, the cat has a small abscess; cause unclear, possibly tissue effusion or wound infection. Use a collar, see a vet; closure therapy may be used.