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Dog Vomited, Now Foams and Has Bloody Diarrhea, Lethargic
This strongly suggests canine parvovirus. Test with a kit or vet, then use parvovirus monoclonal, interferon and symptom meds, plus IV fluids for electrolytes.
Cat Won’t Eat or Drink, Vomits Green Fluid, Watery Diarrhea
This may be acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, infection or parasites. See a vet and use IV fluids; if not, symptomatic meds like amoxicillin-clavulanate, metoclopramide and bismuth.
What Happens If a Puppy Has a Hairline Fracture?
A hairline fracture brings pain, crying, sensitivity, redness, heat and stiffness with lameness. See a vet; external fixation usually suffices, but severe breaks need surgery.
Why Does a Dog Have Skin Ulcers?
Skin ulcers can come from skin disease, parasite bites, injuries or allergies. Clean wounds promptly and see a vet if unsure of the cause.
Why Are There Scabs on a Dog’s Nipples?
Scabs may come from bacterial or fungal skin infection, dirt from rarely bathing, or mammary disease causing scratching. Clean first; if it persists, see a vet.
Female Hamster’s Genitals Suddenly Swollen and Red: What Medicine to Use
Swelling can be from fungal or bacterial infection, an allergy to new bedding, or estrus. Treat infections properly, remove allergens, and keep things clean; separate males and females if no breeding is planned.
My Cat Arrived Yesterday with One Eye Tearing, Blinking, and Uneven After a Nine-Hour Move
One eye that won't open with tearing and blinking after a move may be entropion or an irritant. Check for entropion and manually correct mild cases, or remove any eye debris; persistent entropion needs surgery, and ongoing signs need a vet for conditions like inner-eye inflammation.
I Used a Wood’s Lamp and It Doesn’t Look Like Ringworm, but Now It’s Just Red. What Disease Is It?
The photo suggests bacterial infection or ringworm; a Wood's lamp is only about 70 percent accurate, so a vet microscopy check is best to identify the infection type and treat with anti-inflammatories.
What Happens If You Cut Off a Cat’s Tail?
Cutting a cat's tail damages skin and nerve endings, causing pain and possible infection, and removes its balance aid in walking and jumping, raising fall injuries. The tail also expresses emotion and social signals, so loss may make the cat more withdrawn.
My Unvaccinated Dog Won’t Eat, Drinks Then Vomits, Then Watery Stool with Long Thin Worms (Red and Gray) and Red Vomit
The main problem is intestinal parasites damaging the gut lining, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and appetite loss; the thin long worms are likely roundworms or tapeworms. Use a dewormer with praziquantel, fenbendazole, or levamisole plus gut anti-inflammatories and probiotics, and see a vet if no improvement.