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My cat can’t urinate, only drips a little, and I can’t feel the bladder
Trouble urinating may signal urinary disease; male cats are at high risk. More than 24 hours without urine needs emergency vet care to avoid kidney failure.
My cat tested negative for feline rhinotracheitis, but the vet says it is a cold; the cat has no other symptoms
There are many reasons a cat may cough, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, viral colds, and feline rhinotracheitis, and coughing can also be caused by food aspiration. Since rhinotracheitis has been ruled out and the vet diagnoses a cold-related cough, prompt symptomatic treatment is needed.
What is a dog’s teething period like?
Teething is the change from baby to permanent teeth. Baby teeth grow at 2 to 3 weeks; around 3 to 4 months they loosen and permanent teeth grow; the process lasts to 6 to 8 months. Dogs chew to relieve discomfort, so provide teething sticks. They may eat less due to discomfort with hard food. Finally, gum swelling or inflammation may occur; use pet oral spray.
What happens if you don’t bathe a Samoyed?
Not bathing a Samoyed may cause odor, itchy skin, even skin disease. First, fur keeps absorbing dust, dirt, bacteria; without baths it gets oily and dirty. Second, long absence of baths lets dirt and bacteria clog follicles, causing itch, inflammation, infection. Finally, dirt and bacteria produce foul odor, discomfort at home. Regular bathing is important; every 1 to 3 months depending on environment, activity, odor.
A small grass turtle has a translucent white film over its eye; the eyeball is visible but it cannot open its eye
A white film over a turtle's eye is usually white-eye disease, also called eye inflammation. Early signs include inability to open the eye and a foggy white layer around the orbit. Severe cases need veterinary treatment; if unavailable, try home medication. In early stages, apply erythromycin or chlortetracycline ointment after draining pus.
Common Diseases of Blood Parrot Fish and How to Treat Them
White spot, black spot, head-hole disease, and enteritis are all very common in blood parrot fish. To help owners respond better, here are treatments for each of these diseases.
What do dog tear stains look like?
Tear stains are reddish-brown marks at the eye corners caused by tear buildup. Normally tears drain through the ducts, but blockages or overproduction let tears accumulate. Clean the corners with a warm-water cotton ball, use antibacterial eye drops for inflammation, and see a vet if stains persist.
How often should a hamster’s cheek pouches be cleaned?
Normally a hamster cleans its own cheek pouches and the owner need not help. But if the pouches become inflamed, they must be cleaned thoroughly. Watch the pouches, as hamsters sometimes store lots of food that can spoil and cause pouch inflammation, so prompt the hamster to spit it out if you often see them bulging.
What happens if a dog cannot open its eyes?
A dog unable to open its eyes may suffer conjunctivitis, keratitis, eyelid injury or foreign-body irritation. Bacterial infections cause redness and tearing; injuries cause swelling and pain; foreign objects cause discomfort. Conditions like meibomian gland inflammation can also be the cause, so see a vet promptly.
How often should a Pomeranian’s anal glands be expressed?
Express a Pomeranian's anal glands about once a month, or when it scoots or licks its rear. Skipping it can cause pain, swelling, and odor.