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Long-Haired Curly Guinea Pig
The Long-Haired Curly Guinea Pig, also known as the long-curly-haired cavy, is a rare and distinctive guinea pig variety native to Peru and Brazil. With its unique curly long coat and gentle nature, it makes a beloved small pet, though its coat requires regular grooming to prevent matting.
My kitten sneezes often, sprays saliva while sneezing, and keeps making a rumbling snoring sound
Sneezing with a rumbling sound has different causes. If a kitten sneezes often it is likely sick and needs a vet. If the cat is otherwise happy and the rumble comes from the chest, it is contentment; give cold medicine and keep it warm.
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A cat that sneezes frequently and then suddenly twitches as if having a seizure may be suffering from a respiratory infection or strong nasal irritation. Common respiratory infections include feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, chlamydia, and mycoplasma; nasal tumors, sinusitis, chemical irritation, and dust allergies can also cause itching and sneezing.
How long after a dog catches distemper does it show symptoms?
The incubation is 3 to 10 days, varying by source and resistance. Early signs are upper respiratory with fever, low appetite, lethargy, eye and nose discharge; later pneumonia, enteritis, and nerve signs like drooling and seizures. Vaccinate regularly.
My dog has not wanted to eat, is low in spirits, stays in its bed, and will not go out; what is wrong?
Not eating with low energy likely means illness; see a vet to avoid misdiagnosis. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, fever (parvo/corona if unvaccinated), or respiratory signs (kennel cough, distemper). If no symptoms, heat or cold may be the cause.
What Is Late-Stage Distemper Like?
Distemper affects digestion, respiration, nerves, immunity; late signs are mainly central-nervous--twitching, headache, blindness, ataxia, behavior changes. Also respiratory--cough, wheezing, rapid or difficult breathing. Digestive--vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss. Weakened immunity invites other infections, possibly death.
My dog won’t eat and keeps making dry-heaving sounds
Dry heaving with cough suggests a respiratory infection; if unvaccinated, consider kennel cough or distemper. A foreign object or parvovirus is also possible, so screen at a vet.
My cat sneezes and the discharge is thick and a bit red, like yellow mucus with blood
Sneezing with nasal bleeding may be from a violent sneeze or a respiratory infection, and viral disease is possible. Use antibiotics if a vet visit is impractical.
My cat suddenly eats very little, even ignoring its favorite canned food; tests are normal
The cause may be unpalatable food, pickiness, or illness. Try preferred or different-flavor food, and if no appetite at all, run digestive and internal exams.
Tears a lot after every meal or exercise, and lots of eye discharge every day – at least wiped 2-3 times.
Treating tear stains starts with finding why the tearing happens. 1) Unbalanced diet high in oil, salt, and fat - switch to a low-allergy light prescription diet, more water, and vitamins. 2) Congenital blocked nasolacrimal duct - have a hospital test and possibly surgery, though it recurs.