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Dog with hip dysplasia and rear-leg paralysis
If hip dysplasia causes rear-leg paralysis, surgery is likely needed for any chance of recovery. A vet exam guides the plan; after surgery, control weight and enforce rest to reduce hip pressure.
How is a cat infected with calicivirus treated?
Calicivirus treatment combines isolation, symptomatic care, antivirals, preventing secondary infection, and nutrition. There is no specific drug, but ribavirin or acyclovir can help. Treat signs as they appear and use broad-spectrum antibiotics against secondary infection. Adequate nutrition aids recovery.
My Parrot Was Injured by a Wild Cat and Is Bleeding – What Now and Will It Recover?
Treatment depends on severity. Minor wound: clean with peroxide or saline, then iodine; for ongoing bleeding use Yunnan Baiyao to stop it; add anti-inflammatory to drinking water. Deep/large tears need vet stitches. Recovery depends on care.
What to do about a fracture?
X-ray shows the puppy's distal femoral head fractured; recommend internal fixation since it's near the joint. Post-op: rest, calcium, weight control to protect bones/joints.
Constant Diarrhea, Negative for Panleukopenia but Positive for Coronavirus, Fluid in Abdomen on Ultrasound—Could It Be FIP? (Kitten Too Small to Draw Blood)
The signs are suspicious for FIP, which is hard to confirm. Try 'reverse' treatment—improvement essentially confirms it. FIP care needs immune suppression, anti-inflammatories, infection prevention, and support; severe cases may need surgery.
Dog’s eyeball protrudes from trauma; a pug, 2 days; family won’t allow hospital – can I treat at home?
A pug's protruding eye needs a vet eye exam first. If mild, home eye drops may work but recovery may suffer; if severe keratitis/conjunctivitis/panophthalmitis, hospital care is needed or tissue may die and blind.
What medicine is effective for cat stomatitis?
Common drugs are pet oral spray, amoxicillin, and vet metronidazole. Combine with dental care to remove decayed teeth and use pet mouthwash; feed soft food, not dry kibble, during treatment.
As soon as I got home, the middle of her eye was gray with a red, blood-clot-like patch. What happened to its eye?
A gray hamster eye may be corneal damage or keratitis; a blood-clot patch suggests retinal congestion from impact, fighting, or eye disease. Isolate and rest it, apply anti-inflammatory and corneal drops, use a small collar, and see a vet if no improvement.
How Is Feline Herpesvirus Treated?
Treatment usually combines antivirals, immune regulation, and supportive care: oral or injected antivirals (acyclovir, famciclovir) to suppress replication, antibiotics (doxycycline) against bacteria, plus nutrition and lysine. Add care for breathing or conjunctivitis if present.
Can feline rhinotracheitis be completely cured?
Cat flu cannot be fully eradicated; symptoms are relieved by antiviral and supportive care, but the virus stays for life and may relapse when immunity drops. Keep immunity high after recovery to lower relapse risk.