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My cat keeps blinking, left eye has green-yellow discharge, and is harder to open than the right
Squinting and not opening the eye has many causes, first bacterial or mixed viral infection. Clean excess discharge with saline, then use drops with neomycin sulfate, tylosin, or acyclovir; improvement shows in 2-3 days. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching. If no improvement or worsening, see a vet.
My dog walks unsteadily and is listless; had two days of IV fluids, sometimes energetic sometimes not
Whole-body weakness and low spirits have many causes and need a vet's detailed exam to find the cause. IV nutrition (saline, glucose) only maintains strength and treats the symptom, not the root. Share the dog's records and test reports so the vet can analyze the cause.
One of my cat’s eyes is often half-closed and keeps tearing up.
An eye that won't open and tears can be from irritants or conjunctivitis. Check for foreign objects and clean with saline; if tearing continues with redness, try pet anti-inflammatory drops; if no relief, see a vet as it may be another disease.
After running away and being stray for a week, it came back with severe tear stains, scabs, and baldness under the eye corner.
Severe tear stains with scabs and baldness under the eye is likely infection from outside germs/viruses. Clean around the eye with saline, keep diet light, and use anti-inflammatory eye drops; if no relief, see a vet for the cause.
Skin disease
From the photo, the dog has a bald spot with pus, mainly considered infection. See a vet to identify the infection type. If a visit is hard, clean the area with saline and apply erythromycin ointment; if no effect, stop and see a vet.
Can a dog’s bone stuck in its teeth heal on its own?
A bone stuck in teeth may heal, but first remove it and rinse with saline; for heavy bleeding press to stop it, then use a daily oral antibacterial spray. Avoid giving bones, especially chicken/duck, which splinter and can cut mouth/gut or block intestines, sometimes needing surgery.
Why is my hamster’s foot red, swollen, and oozing pus?
This may be infection, injury, or other disease—untreated injury can infect and ooze. Rinse with saline, apply erythromycin; if no improvement, see a vet.
My Golden Retriever’s belly is patchy white and black.
The blurry photo makes cause unclear. Watch for dandruff, hair loss, or itching—if present, likely skin disease; clean with saline, and if it won't wipe off, suspect parasite/fungal infection and see a vet.
I’m not sure what caused this wound—besides anti-inflammation, what else should I do?
The photo shows interdigital inflammation; a torn nail likely from overgrowth. Rinse with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibiotic ointment, and use a collar. Disinfect 2–3× daily; see a vet if poor healing.
My cat has one red, hairless patch under its neck – what is it?
Red, hairless skin often comes from over-grooming; use a collar, clean with saline, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment. See a vet if it worsens.