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My dog threw up a little food after dinner a week ago; I thought he had eaten too much and ignored it. Two hours later he suddenly vomited bright red, very watery blood. We rushed to the hospital for an X-ray, which ruled out a foreign object. CP L 223.75, amylase 471, lipase 71, creatinine 90.2, BUN 10.66, canine C-reactive protein 12.5. The vet said mild pancreatitis and gave an injection. On the third day an abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged pancreas; CP L 88.48, amylase 456, lipase 62, creatinine 52.5, BUN 484, canine C-reactive protein 19.2. At first the dog had slight abdominal pain, the belly felt a bit hard but pressing caused no pain. No arched-back posture, appetite very good, stools normal, even a bit dry. No fever, very energetic. Now after stopping injections we feed small meals and a prescription diet, but every morning on an empty stomach he vomits thin brownish-yellow water, then is normal, with very good appetite and energy and normal stools. Do I need more tests?
Canine pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas digest the pancreas itself and nearby organs due to inflammation, causing lesions. It has three types: acute, chronic, and relapsing. Its symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is a complex, life-threatening disease; chronic pancreatitis is lifelong, so diet control and regular rechecks of pancreatitis markers are essential.
My cat’s upper left lip is swollen and recently grew larger
A lump with redness and ulceration inside the mouth that is enlarging should be checked by a vet. Causes include oral tumors or foreign objects, calicivirus stomatitis, or allergic eosinophilic granuloma. Each needs specific diagnosis and treatment, including biopsy, antiviral care, or desensitization.
Canine and Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma
Eosinophilic granuloma is an inflammatory skin and lip lesion seen mainly in cats, starting as a small smooth depression on the upper lip and spreading into a thickened, ulcerated, red swelling. It is managed with anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating therapy rather than surgery.
How is skin disease in a Bichon treated?
For unknown skin disease, first get a skin scraping at a vet to identify fungus, bacteria, parasites, or allergy, then treat per guidance. If no vet access, clip fur, clean with saline and iodine, keep dry, spray a pet skin product, and use antifungal ointment; switch meds after 5 to 7 days if no relief, and deworm regularly.
What Germs on Cats Can Spread to Humans?
Some germs carried by cats can pass to people, including toxoplasmosis, cat-scratch disease, salmonella, and staphylococcus. With good management and the right precautions the risk stays low. Keep your cat vaccinated and dewormed, clean its living space and belongings, and wash your hands to protect yourself.
Why Is My Cat Unsteady on Its Feet?
A cat that stands unsteadily can be affected by age, disease, diet, or environment. Check the paw pads for injury first; if they look normal, internal causes such as inner-ear disease, neurological issues, or arthritis are likely and need a veterinary exam. Keeping a cat at a healthy weight, on even flooring, and gently exercised supports better balance.
There is a small patch near my cat’s nipple that looks like ringworm, with matted fur and white powder or scabs – what is it?
The symptoms suggest ringworm (dermatophytosis), causing round patches, itching and gray scales. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or skin scrape; treat with an Elizabethan collar, clipping, antifungals and vitamin B.
What could cause my dog’s skin condition, and could it be demodectic mange?
From the photo and location, this could be demodectic mange or secondary pyoderma. Demodex is a stubborn parasitic skin disease; early signs are hair loss, red, thick, wrinkled skin with sticky scales, often on the face, ears, lips, and inner legs. Confirm with a skin scraping at the clinic and follow the vet's plan; keep the kennel clean and dry, disinfect, feed a balanced diet, and apply monthly parasite prevention.
How to treat a cat’s bacterial skin disease?
Clip fur around the spot, rinse with saline, disinfect with peroxide or iodine, then apply antibacterial spray/ointment; severe cases need oral broad-spectrum antibiotics, and wide areas need medicated baths. Use an Elizabethan collar if it licks. If no improvement in 5–7 days, see a vet.
How is dog ringworm (skin fungus) treated?
Dog ringworm and other skin diseases are treated based on type: bacterial cases need antibacterial spray and oral meds, while fungal cases require clipping the fur, applying antifungal ointment, and oral antifungals. Keep the area clean and dry.