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Why is my dog’s nose dry, cracked, and warm?
A dry, hot, cracked nose can come from fever, heat, inflammation, or illnesses like distemper and parvovirus. Move the dog to a cooler spot if it's hot; if it persists or other signs like lethargy appear, see a vet.
My cat threw up for three days after a trip, won’t eat, and vomited again after medication for suspected cholecystitis
Cat cholecystitis needs ultrasound and inflammation tests to confirm. Since vomiting continued after medication, a color Doppler scan is advised to rule out pancreatitis, which cholecystitis can trigger. A full check determines the cause.
My dog’s breasts became very hard 36 days after giving birth—what’s wrong?
Hard breasts after whelping are likely clogged milk, mastitis, or hyperplasia. Apply warm compresses and try hand-milking to relieve pressure. If that fails, see a vet, since purple-hard tissue easily becomes infected.
What does a normal cat eyelid look like?
A normal eyelid is pale pink, with a smooth edge and no lumps; the third eyelid stays hidden except when very relaxed or ill. Any color change, swelling, pain, protrusion, discharge, or trouble opening needs a vet.
What causes cataracts in cats?
Cat cataracts can stem from several causes. Some breeds carry congenital gene defects that raise risk, such as Himalayans and Maine Coons. Aging degeneration of the lens and other diseases like diabetes or glaucoma can also trigger them.
My dog has diarrhea with bloody water, and its eyes have some red blood vessels and discharge
Diarrhea with bloody water in dogs can be caused by acute hemorrhagic enteritis, parasite infection, foreign-body damage to the gut lining, or a viral infection. Red eyes with heavy discharge may simply be bacterial conjunctivitis, but could also relate to a systemic infection from gut inflammation. If the dog is unvaccinated, consider distemper or parvovirus and see a vet promptly. If a vet visit is impossible, symptomatic meds like pet amoxicillin-clavulanate, neomycin sulfate, or cefadroxil with bismuth carbonate for diarrhea, plus neomycin or hydrocortisone eye drops, may help.
What happens if a dog’s respiratory infection becomes severe?
A severe respiratory infection can cause a range of complications: inflammation of the trachea, bronchi, or lungs leading to difficult breathing, constant coughing, rapid breathing, and reduced stamina. It may also cause fever with lethargy, poor appetite, and low energy, and prolonged high fever can damage the nervous system and leave sequelae. Repeated or long-untreated infections may become chronic, such as chronic bronchitis or pneumonia, affecting quality of life and lifespan.
What happens if a dog gets blepharitis?
Blepharitis signs: the dog scratches the eye from discomfort, risking injury, inflammation, and scabs; the eyelid and surrounding tissue redden and swell with pus, light sensitivity, tearing, and pain. Untreated it becomes chronic — eyelid erosion or ulcer, thickened and deformed lid margin, lost lashes, tearing. See a vet early to avoid worsening.
How is it to feed a dog small fish and cornmeal?
May not give complete nutrition; long-term causes malnutrition, slow growth, weight loss. Some dogs allergic to fish/corn—vomiting, diarrhea, breathing trouble means see vet. Small fish bones are thin, may scratch mouth/throat/gut, cause bleeding/pain/inflammation. If making homemade food, use boneless fish/chicken/duck/beef plus fruit/veg for balance.
Why is the area around my cat’s eyes red?
Redness around the eyes may come from irritants, inflammation, or infection. See a vet to confirm the cause. If delayed, rinse with saline and use chloramphenicol eye drops, and put on an E-collar to stop scratching. See a vet if no relief.