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My cat’s eyes are red around the edges and it sometimes squints, but no runny nose, sneezing, or lethargy
Red eye rims with squinting may come from internal heat, eye inflammation, strong light, or allergy. With no external injury seen, it is likely dietary heat or internal inflammation, so give more water, light food, and clean discharge. Strong light also irritates; dim the area and use anti-inflammatory or anti-fatigue drops. If discharge, sneezing, or severe allergy appears, see a vet.
My cat’s eye is injured; one eye looks like this and I’m really scared — what is going on?
A cat's eye problem can come from trauma, foreign objects, or bacteria and viruses. The photo shows conjunctival inflammation and swelling with cloudy cornea and iris, possibly corneal ulcer, corneal sequestrum, or uveitis. Rinse with saline, apply neomycin eye drops, use an Elizabethan collar, and see a vet promptly for an eye exam.
My dog has a cough, was diagnosed with bacterial upper respiratory infection, and is now coughing worse — what should I do?
Upper respiratory infection is caused by bacterial or viral invasion of the airways and is risky for weak, low-immunity dogs. If injections and oral medicine are not working, ask the vet about nebulized antibiotics or IV anti-inflammatories. Keep the dog warm at night, and for unvaccinated puppies recheck for kennel cough, distemper, and parainfluenza as cough worsens.
My cat has a red patch on its tongue — maybe scratched — but otherwise seems fine
A red patch on a cat's tongue can be an ulcer from viral or bacterial stomatitis, from low water and too much meat causing heat, or from vitamin deficiency. It may also be a cut from a hard object or self-biting. If a scratch is suspected, keep the mouth clean with a pet oral spray or anti-inflammatory to prevent infection.
What is the dilution ratio for using amoxicillin solution to disinfect a turtle?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not a disinfectant, so there is no fixed disinfecting ratio; the right dose depends on the product strength and the turtle's weight. For treating infection, it is given by mouth or by soaking: about 12 to 25 mg of 10 percent amoxicillin per 500 g of body weight by mouth, or 1 g per 1000 ml of water for soaking, once daily.
My Cat Has Been Using the Litter Box Frequently the Last Two Days, Sometimes Producing Nothing, with Little Volume, Crouching a Long Time, and Licking Its Bottom
Frequent litter-box trips with little urine likely signal a urinary issue such as idiopathic cystitis, urethritis, urethral spasm, stones, or blockage, often from strong stress or low water intake. If the cat cannot urinate, seek urgent vet care.
What Happens If a Teddy Eats Chicken Bones?
A Teddy eating chicken bones may cause indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea, even intestinal blockage or constipation. Hollow chicken or duck bones splinter into sharp shards that can cut the mouth, esophagus, or gut and cause internal bleeding.
What Happens If a Cat Eats Anti-Inflammatory Medicine?
Anti-inflammatory medicine can control internal inflammation and prevent infection in cats with skin, respiratory, or urinary infections, but only pet-specific drugs at the correct dose should be used to avoid indigestion, allergy, or liver damage.
Why Does My Dog Have a Bump at the Corner of Its Eye?
A bump at the corner of a dog's eye can come from heat-related eye inflammation, an overgrown third eyelid (nictitating gland), or a bacterial infection. Mild heat-related cases improve with a lighter diet, while gland or infection issues need vet care or medication. This article covers the common causes and how to handle each one.
My hamster is sick—not eating or drinking, lethargic, inflamed mouth corners, hair loss and itch under the chin. What should I do?
Take it to a vet (call first—some don't treat exotics). Common illnesses: cold, skin disease, conjunctivitis, wet tail, heatstroke, cheek-pouch inflammation. Force-feed nutrient liquid/glucose to avoid dehydration; for mouth/chin inflammation use a pet oral spray/disinfectant. Severe cases need a vet—small hamsters decline fast.