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My cat has been drooling for several days and looks unwell
Persistent drooling in cats is usually from oral problems; check for bone splinters or yarn between teeth, or ulcers, gingivitis, stomatitis, red gums or loose teeth. Clean away debris carefully; for inflammation use pet oral spray, iodine glycerin or metronidazole. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
Common Signs That a Parrot Is Sick
Parrots hide weakness until they are seriously ill, so any clear sign matters. Watch for fluffing, odd droppings, noisy breathing, weight loss, eye or nose changes, flight trouble, and vomiting - and see a vet if a day of home care does not help.
Symptoms and Treatment of Parrot Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is also common in parrots. Even without symptoms, most carry the protozoa and may fall ill under some conditions. As an owner, it is worth understanding this disease. Our team walks you through its symptoms and treatment.
Why Does My Dog Vomit Right After Eating?
A dog that throws up right after a meal may have eaten too fast, picked up parasites, developed enteritis, or swallowed a foreign object. Match the sign to the cause, and see a vet for blockage or illness.
What Are the Most Common Turtle Diseases?
Turtles are hardy, but they still get sick, especially with poor water and feeding. The most common illnesses are colds, enteritis, mycosis, and soft-shell disease, each with distinct signs and treatments ranging from antibiotics to diet fixes.
Turtle Cold: Symptoms and Treatment
Turtle colds show as dull eyes, weeping eyes, runny nose, lethargy and white material at the mouth; severe cases develop pneumonia (crusted nostrils, wheezing). Treat by severity — isolation and warmth for mild, antibiotic (gentamicin/oxytetracycline) baths for moderate, and amoxicillin by weight for severe — keeping the enclosure at 30–32°C.
Common Questions About Turtle Colds
Turtle colds are treated early with antivirals, vitamins and rest; mild cases can self-heal but severe ones need medication. Symptoms include weeping eyes, runny nose, bubbles at the nose and lethargy, and may become pneumonia with open-mouth breathing. Prevent by good water quality, stable temperature and isolation.
Is My Chinchilla Dead If It Has Gone Stiff?
A chinchilla that suddenly goes stiff and motionless worries many owners, but stiffness is not always death. The common causes are low blood sugar, heatstroke, cold (entering a dormant state), and injury. Most are reversible with warmth, glucose water, cooling, or veterinary care—so check before assuming the worst.
Parrot Cold: Symptoms and Treatment
Parrots get colds from sudden temperature swings or drafts after bathing, showing lethargy, runny nose, and sneezing. Clean the nostrils, move the bird to warmth, and use bird-safe cold medicine; severe blockage can suffocate, so treat early. Note parrot colds can spread to humans.
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