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My cat vomited and tests showed feline distemper – what now?
For confirmed distemper, use antiviral serum and interferon plus symptomatic care; early treatment has a good cure rate. Follow up with vet visits after recovery.
My dog is sick; the local hospital says it has coronavirus with some lung infection, won’t eat, and can’t stand steady—what should I do?
If coronavirus is confirmed and the dog stops eating, give IV fluids promptly. Treatment: antiviral, control secondary infection, fluids, symptomatic care; hospitalization raises cure rate. Unsteady standing means very weak—fluids are important. With effective treatment, recovery in about 7 days.
My dog is vomiting, not eating, listless, but not having diarrhea.
If parvovirus is confirmed, hospitalize the dog for antivirals, anti-infection drugs, symptom relief, and fluid/electrolyte support—hard to manage fully at home.
How to treat canine parvovirus?
A confirmed case should be hospitalized: anti-virus (monoclonal, interferon), anti-secondary-infection, symptomatic care (anti-vomit, stop bleeding, control infection), and support (fluids, electrolytes, nutrition) to aid recovery.
What are the dangers of cutting a dog’s vocal cords?
Debarking risks wound infection, heavy bleeding, and swallowing trouble, and may harm the dog's mind and personality. The cords sit near an artery, so a slip can cause massive bleeding; poor aftercare infects; removing the voice organ can cause depression.
What happens if a dog’s nerves are damaged by a bite?
A bitten nerve can cause lameness, seizures, paralysis; eye-nerve damage may cause blindness. Nerve damage is hard to heal on its own, so seek veterinary care. Vets use mecobalamin, vitamins B and E, calcium to aid recovery; acupuncture, massage, heat, electrotherapy can help. Treat external wounds with cleaning and anti-inflammatory/pain meds.
Why did this area suddenly turn red?
From the photo, the cat likely has inflammation at the mouth corners (cheilitis), caused by infection, malnutrition, injury, dental disease, or tartar. Clean and disinfect the area, give oral multivitamins, and address the underlying cause to prevent recurrence.
Spaying a female cat, unsure of costs and items, limited budget
Cat spay costs about 500 yuan including anesthesia and meds. Confirm with the clinic what is covered before surgery.
My cat fell and broke its upper-right fang, got infected, and the vet extracted it; now the lower-right fang keeps pressing the upper lip, red and swollen; is there a solution?
If a fang presses the lip from tooth alignment, consider correction or filing at a vet. First get an exam; after filing, follow care instructions and feed soft food until recovery, then resume normal diet.
Suddenly limping one day; X-ray shows hip dislocation; how to treat
The X-ray shows a dislocated femoral head and congenital hip dysplasia. Surgery (femoral head removal, hip replacement) is recommended; otherwise it easily dislocates again. Follow vet care after surgery.