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What happens if a dog has external parasites?
External parasites cause itching, hair loss, and inflammation; the dog licks and scratches, damaging the skin and causing redness, sores, and even pyoderma. Ticks spread babesiosis; fleas transmit tapeworms. Regular external deworming is key.
Eyes inflamed with discharge, then yellow stuff blocks the nose, sneezes while eating and sprays food, sleeps a lot, eats little
Eye inflammation, more discharge, frequent sneezing, and sleepiness are mainly upper respiratory infection or feline rhinotracheitis; if unvaccinated, rhinotracheitis is likely. A vet check and antiviral treatment are needed.
Blue cat male, born 2024.1.28; on 2024.6.5 pupils suddenly enlarged and flickering, fell over, head tilted, wobbly, low spirits but still eating; comes and goes
The cat may have middle-ear inflammation causing vestibular dysfunction and unsteadiness; dirty ears suggest mite-induced middle ear infection. A vet check and antibiotics plus ear cleaning are needed.
What disease is retained lochia in dogs?
Retained lochia may come from weak contractions, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, uterine inflammation, or retained placenta. Treatment aims to expel contents, contract the uterus, and prevent infection; see a vet to avoid sepsis.
What causes a lot of eye discharge in dogs?
Heavy eye discharge may come from prominent tear glands, eye inflammation, internal heat, eye disease, or virus; some breeds are born with more. Infection brings red, swollen, tearing eyes needing care; salty food also adds discharge.
What causes a swollen dog leg?
A swollen leg may come from trauma such as impact or fall causing fracture or dislocation, or muscle or ligament strain from overactivity. Infection and joint issues also cause swelling.
What causes pimples on a dog?
Dog pimples have many causes: bacterial infection of follicles, allergies to grass or food, and environmental bacteria or parasites. Poor diet lacking nutrients also contributes.
Doni’s right eye half-closed since afternoon, discharge and tears, only on that side; wondering if ear mites from shared cage
Eye closure and tearing have many causes including heat, irritants, and eye inflammation, not necessarily ear mites. Check the ears; if clean, ear mites are unlikely.
Late-pregnant cat suddenly scooted on the floor leaving light red; why?
If near the due date, the cat may be about to give birth, as the abdomen and vulva become sensitive and swollen. If not near term, it may be parasites, skin disease, or anal gland inflammation.
Red lump where a fibroma was squeezed out weeks ago; right neck swollen and foul-smelling
A red lump on a turtle's neck may be a local abscess from bacterial infection after improper fibroma removal, or malignant change into a fibrosarcoma. Sterile surgery at a vet is advised.