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What happens if a hamster’s ear gets wet?
Dry a hamster's wet ear promptly or bacteria and fungi may grow, causing ear inflammation or hearing loss. If redness, pain or discharge appears, apply antibiotic ointment and watch 2-3 days; if no relief, see a vet. Use a hanging water bottle to prevent wet ears.
My dog keeps biting its toes and paw pads—probably itchy. What’s wrong?
From the picture it may have interdigital dermatitis, common between toes or on the paw, usually from prolonged moisture breeding bacteria, and secondary to issues like foreign bodies, trauma, demodex, food allergy or endocrine disease. Treat the underlying cause too: use an Elizabethan collar, clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibacterial ointment, and keep paws dry.
My cat scratched its ears raw; inside is smelly, dirty and has pus—ear mites or something else?
Pus, tissue growth and odor with scratching suggest secondary bacterial ear infection, often from mixed bacteria, fungi and ear mites. Clean twice daily with an ear cleaner (not cotton swabs), then apply antibacterial drops like Posatex or Epi-Otic, with a loose collar. If it persists, see a vet to avoid inner-ear damage.
What’s wrong? I just saw him run down the stairs, and when I came over his eye was swollen
From the photo, the cat's eye symptoms are likely conjunctivitis, conjunctival and eyelid edema from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or bacterial infection — an inflammatory reaction. If a vet is reachable, go promptly to avoid missing a hidden cause. You can also try pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops several times daily; recovery takes about one to two weeks. Use an Elizabethan collar and trim nails to prevent scratching; disinfect the environment weekly.
It hasn’t eaten for three days and won’t even take force-feeding; I thought it was gastroenteritis and gave medicine but it vomited it up. On the fourth day the hospital confirmed feline panleukopenia (distemper), and it’s had IV fluids for four days. White blood cells went 4.7 to 3.8 to 5.1 to 7.9, FPV-AG now 38.18 ug/ml. It can eat now and energy is better — does it still need treatment, or can we stop and let it recover slowly?
Feline panleukopenia is usually dangerous, with a course of about 7–10 days; active treatment and monitoring are advised, and stopping medication should follow the vet's instructions — never stop on your own. Continue until energy, appetite, and stool are normal, then recheck WBC, SAA, and antigen; after they return to normal ranges, some antivirals and fluids can be tapered, but gut repair needs longer care.
It’s been nearly a month; the area around the eye is red and hasn’t improved with medication
Redness around a dog's eye can be from eye disease, mite infection, or allergies. For example, if the dog rubs its eye and injures it, causing redness and inflammation, generally antibiotic eye drops are used after cleaning with saline. If redness persists, it may be parasites or food or dust allergies; improve diet and environment and see a vet.
Why won’t a mother rabbit eat feed after giving birth?
A doe refusing feed after birth can have several causes. First, after delivery she may eat the placenta, causing indigestion and refusal to eat. Also, postpartum uterine inflammation can reduce appetite. The feed's taste, quality, or ingredients may not suit her. If she stops eating long-term, try adjusting her diet.
My dog keeps scratching and probably has fleas; I bought medication, but then noticed pus-filled bumps on its belly with a lot of scabbing, and I don’t dare to buy medication casually — I really don’t know what to do
Pus-filled bumps and scabs on a dog's belly are generally skin inflammation caused by bacterial superficial pyoderma, usually because the dog frequently lies on damp flooring or in a humid environment while its own skin resistance is weak, leading to secondary bacterial infection. If you don't know how to handle it, the best approach is to take the dog for a skin scraping examination and use medication as directed by the veterinarian.
Why do rabbits sometimes squint their eyes?
Squinting can sharpen vision by narrowing the pupil to filter glare and protect the retina. Rabbits also squint when comfortable and relaxed, like while sunbathing. But eye itch or inflammation can also cause squinting as a self-protection response.
What happens if a dog bites a toad?
A toad bite can poison a dog; toad skin and fluids hold toxins that enter via saliva, causing drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing trouble, fast heartbeat, fever, mouth inflammation, and pain, even death. The toxins can also irritate airways. Rinse the mouth with lots of water and go to the vet at once.