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What causes blood around a cat’s bottom
Blood on the fur around the bottom may be picked up while playing, or it may come from the anus due to perianal inflammation, parasites, or scratches. Check the area and treat if needed.
My dog has a dry cough when drinking or sleeping, and the fur under its neck is gone and looks black – why?
A dry cough can come from a throat foreign body, internal parasites or respiratory disease; feel the throat for pain and remove any object. Frequent coughing with unknown cause needs a vet.
My cat has pus-like eye discharge – what’s wrong?
Pus-like eye discharge can be infection, irritation or diet. The red, inflamed eye in the photo is likely infected; see a vet to identify the type and use antibiotics or antifungals.
Why does my cat frequently vomit its kibble?
It may be spoiled or intolerant food, fast eating, or a gut blockage like hairballs. If lethargy or diarrhea appears, see a vet for treatment.
My Hamster Keeps Sneezing; Might It Have a Cold?
Constant sneezing may be respiratory infection, allergy, or irritants. Keep it warm and the cage clean with fresh bedding and no leftover food, and remove any new allergens like snacks or bedding. If cough or runny nose follows, give banlangen or shuanghuanglian.
Dog has a cluster of something on the left side of its stomach, vomiting and bloody stool; can it heal on its own or need scope removal?
X-rays cannot confirm a foreign body. If a mass is in the stomach, urgent endoscopy with prompt removal gives good recovery odds; a barium study first maps it. Non-passing objects need surgery, while normal eating and stool allow conservative care.
How is blood in a puppy’s stool treated?
Bloody stool in puppies can stem from intestinal parasites, bacterial or viral infection, or foreign-object scratches, each needing different treatment. For parasites, use dewormers like praziquantel or metronidazole plus probiotics. For bacterial infection (E. coli, Salmonella), use antibiotics like gentamicin or cephalosporins. For viruses (distemper, parvovirus), use ribavirin, acyclovir, or interferon with supportive care. If the puppy ate toxins or indigestible objects, promptly perform gastric lavage or abdominal surgery to remove them.
Cat had an x-ray; the doctor says surgery is needed.
An x-ray alone can't confirm the stomach foreign body; get endoscopy or barium study for location/size/shape. If a real object can't pass, surgery removes it. If appetite/stools are normal with no distress, conservative treatment may work.
This afternoon the cat’s eyes became uneven; one half-closed with much eye discharge; tonight a patch on the eyeball.
The photo suggests corneal damage, not a foreign body. Rinse with saline; if not cleared, see a vet. Mild corneal damage uses repair drops and antibiotics.
Why is one of my cat’s eyes red and swollen?
From your description and photo, tearing and increased discharge suggest conjunctivitis from foreign-object irritation or impact. Clean the eye with saline or eye wash, then use chloramphenicol drops. If the cat scratches, use an Elizabethan collar to prevent worsening.