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My dog was hit by a car: head thrown back and blood from the head. What do I do?
A dog hit by a car needs immediate vet care for possible fractures or internal bleeding. Keep it safe on a leash to prevent this.
My cockatiel hurt its head and bled, now lethargy and not eating—what is wrong and how to treat it?
Head injury with lethargy and anorexia may mean infection or pain; if the cause is unclear, internal injury can't be ruled out, so see an exotic-animal vet promptly. If you cannot go, disinfect and medicate the wound: after bleeding stops, use iodine, then an anti-inflammatory ointment; severe cases may need oral antibiotics once daily. With no appetite, offer millet, fruit and vegetables and syringe-feed nutrient fluid or glucose water to prevent dehydration.
My dog was fine yesterday; I suspect a large dog bit its head, and today it vomited, cannot stand, rolls its eyes. It is dying.
Unsteady standing and confusion may come from: head trauma causing encephalitis (needs CT/MRI), distemper infection (common in puppies), or poisoning damaging nerves. Get to a vet if possible; otherwise give glucose or goat milk for strength.
Today my dog was hit by a car; no visible injury and it could still jump, but at home it keeps vomiting, now seven times.
Vomiting after being hit suggests internal or head injury; there is a 48-hour danger period, so get a full check promptly. If care is delayed, withhold food and water and watch closely.
My 12-year-old dog was terrified, jumped high, fell, and has drooled heavily for four days; head still cannot move, hind legs move, front legs stiff, only slight self-movement; yesterday eyes were lively and took milk by syringe, today refuses water and milk. Any chance of recovery? What to feed for nutrition?
A fall can cause brain and spine injury with head tilt, drooling, paralysis, and later stiffness and incontinence; urgent imaging is needed. Nutrition like lactoferrin, calcium, and vitamins helps, but lasting deficits are likely.
Why is a dog’s front leg suddenly limping with no visible injury?
It could be a sprain or soft-tissue bruise (invisible). If there was no trauma, it may be arthritis from stairs, over-exercise, obesity, or a damp home. Or a congenital issue or femoral head necrosis. Get an X-ray.
Why is there a bald patch on my cat’s head?
A bald patch can come from skin infection or injury. Check for wounds, dandruff, itch, or redness. If no wound but dandruff, it's likely a fungal/bacterial infection — see a vet for targeted treatment. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus, Malassezia, and mites.
Why does my cat scratch its ears and shake its head even when they look clean?
A cat that scratches and shakes its head despite clean ears may have been bitten by insects, so check for parasites and deworm if needed. It could also be a foreign object in the ear canal, which a pet ear-cleaning solution can flush out. Infections or injuries around the ear canal can cause the same behavior, so inspect the area.
Red-headed Side-necked Turtle
The red-headed side-necked turtle (Platemys platycephala) is a flat-headed South American side-neck from the Amazon and Orinoco basins, with a dark orange-red head. Shy and cold-sensitive, it is best kept much like a box turtle.
My dog hit its head, is foaming blood, and its nose is bleeding and drooling
Nose bleeding after a dog hits its head may be damaged nasal mucosa, but blood in the foam alongside it suggests possible concussion or brain injury—seek veterinary care. Before the trip, clean the blood and apply an ice pack to the nose bridge to constrict vessels and slow bleeding.