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Last night while clipping nails it resisted, so I only clipped one paw; this morning the other unclipped paw is swollen, but it walks fine and is in good spirits
Swollen paw may be: 1) trauma (fracture, sprain, dislocation, soft-tissue injury); 2) infection/inflammation (bacteria, skin inflammation) causing redness, pain, heat; 3) allergy (food, pollen, bee stings); 4) circulation issue or thrombosis from prolonged pressure. If minor, ice 15 min and rest; if not better in 3 days, see a vet.
I fed my dog a cola chicken drumstick (no bone, just meat) the day before yesterday; next day it was lethargic and just lay down, less active and ate much less; in the evening it walked a bit; third day more active and eating more, but it makes pre-vomiting motions and swallows/drools. At the hospital it got two shots and oral liquid; no more vomiting but still swallowing and smacking. What should I do? What parts does cola damage?
Cola chicken can harm health—caffeine and sugar are unhealthy; caffeine stimulates CNS and cardiovascular system causing lethargy and fast heartbeat, sugar causes gut upset, vomiting, diarrhea, so avoid cola foods. Your dog's lingering swallow/smack after improvement suggests digestive irritation, throat infection/swelling or oral discomfort; get blood and oral/throat/esophageal checks.
How to remove a dog’s body odor?
Dog odor may come from the mouth, ears, skin or anal glands; bathe regularly and clean ears with drops. Brush teeth 2-3 times a week for oral hygiene. If anal glands are red/swollen (impaction/inflammation), express them regularly. Clean the living area, bedding, carpets and toys and keep air flowing.
My cat’s eye won’t open—not sure if injured fighting the other cat
The photo shows no wound; the closed eye is likely conjunctivitis or keratitis from irritation. Clean around the eye with a soft cloth and rinse with 3% boric acid or 1% alum solution. Apply pet eye drops or erythromycin ointment and watch for improvement; if no better, see a vet.
What are the brown-red spots on my dog’s skin?
From the photo, this looks like folliculitis, usually from excess oil and bacterial infection inflaming hair follicles. Control inflammation and eliminate the source: bathe regularly with mild dog shampoo, apply antibacterial medication (spray, lotion or ointment) per vet advice, keep the environment dry/clean and diet balanced, and supplement vitamins to boost immunity.
What happens if a hamster eats sugar?
Hamsters are omnivorous; a little sugar is harmless, but too much is bad because they store food in cheek pouches and sticky sugar can cause pouch inflammation. Excess sugar also raises diabetes risk. Offer veggies, fruit, nuts, mealworms, dried fish or chew sticks as treats instead.
My cat has been drooling for several days and looks unwell
Persistent drooling in cats is usually from oral problems; check for bone splinters or yarn between teeth, or ulcers, gingivitis, stomatitis, red gums or loose teeth. Clean away debris carefully; for inflammation use pet oral spray, iodine glycerin or metronidazole. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
My cat has a scab on its hind leg that hurts when touched but does not lose hair
A painful scab without hair loss may be from injury, such as a fall while playing; observe and use an Elizabethan collar if it bites the spot. If scabs multiply or show pus and dandruff, it may be folliculitis or fungal infection—get a skin scraping at the vet.
My dog is weak in all limbs and listless after diarrhea—what should I do?
Diarrhea followed by limb weakness and low spirits may indicate mild dehydration; give rice porridge or warm sugar-salt water for fluids and electrolytes. Try pet anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrheal meds. If no improvement in half a day to a day, or diarrhea returns, see a vet to rule out parasites or distemper/parvo/coronavirus.
My dog has an infection on its belly and genitals (see photo)
From the photo, the dog likely has bacterial folliculitis, or possibly insect-bite or parasite-induced dermatitis. Folliculitis is a superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles and surrounding skin, common in dogs on damp floors or with poor genital hygiene during heat. Keep the area clean and prevent licking.