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Runny nose: what to do if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Cat flu is an upper-respiratory infection from the herpes virus with no specific cure and easy relapse; seek prompt veterinary care. Treatment uses interferon, lysine, and antivirals; clean eye discharge and isolate the cat.
My cat’s eyes look a bit off.
The photo shows the nictitating membrane (third eyelid); slight showing is normal, more if pressed or when eye muscles relax in sleep. If the cat is fine, it is not pathological. But if accompanied by squinting, inflammation, or more discharge, it may be eye disease needing treatment. Bilateral showing needs checking for dehydration, atrophy, pain, or inflammation.
My cat fell and may have a mild concussion.
Concussion can cause gait change, twitching, dilated pupils, slow breathing, drooling, vomiting, even coma; get a brain CT and professional care promptly. Mild cases need pain relief, anti-inflammation, and rest for 1-2 weeks.
How long does cat urethritis take to recover?
Recovery from cat urethritis depends on severity. Mild cases heal in about a week with treatment; severe cases take longer. Untreated, urine blockage can lead to kidney failure and death, so treat promptly and follow vet care.
My cat has a wound on its leg; not sure what it is. Please help.
Crusting and hair loss on a cat's leg may be wound infection or skin disease. For wounds, prevent scratching, shave, and apply chuanglide spray or erythromycin ointment twice daily. Skin disease is also possible; a scrape test at a clinic confirms; if unavailable, shave, clean with saline, and apply pit spray and zinc ointment with a cone.
How long does it take to repair a dog’s hair follicles?
Follicle repair time depends on damage degree and results. Mild inflammation can heal in one to two weeks with medication and a light diet, while severe cases may need about a month. Avoid greasy or additive-heavy food to prevent folliculitis.
How long does it take for a dog bitten by a tick to recover?
With active treatment, a tick bite wound can recover in about a week. Tick bites do not heal on their own, so remove the tick and treat the wound promptly to avoid anemia or death. Regular use of a dog-specific parasite preventative is advised.
I applied erythromycin eye ointment to my turtle; what should I watch for?
Swollen shut turtle eyes mean inflammation or white-eye disease from bad water or temperature swings. Keep treating, isolate if white-eye, and keep water clean.
Both of my cat’s paws are swollen. What could it be?
Swollen paws may be infection, interdigital dermatitis, insect stings, or disease edema. Treat pain and inflammation; see a vet if no improvement in 3 days.
My four-month-old dog has distemper: no appetite, gurgling gut, bloody watery stool, not eating, retching, lethargic. What do I do?
These signs suggest an infectious disease, likely parvo more than distemper. If distemper is confirmed, hospital care is urgent with no guarantee of cure.