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Symptoms and Prevention of Gastroenteritis in Rabbits
Rabbit gastroenteritis starts with poor appetite and mucus in the stool, then anorexia, watery foul diarrhea, and in late stages dehydration, toxin buildup, and even death. Treatment focuses on clearing the gut, rehydrating, and antibiotics; prevention is timed portions, fresh food, and a clean environment. This article details it.
My hamster had a tumor that was very large; after medication there was no improvement, then it broke open on its own, keeps scratching, and bleeds. What should I do, what medicine and dressing to use?
For an abdominal tumor, first determine type at an exotic-pet vet; benign ones can be cleaned and surgically removed, malignant need biopsy and surgery plus radiotherapy. If no vet access, keep the wound clean and dry with iodine and antibiotic ointment like erythromycin.
My Kitten Is Very Small, Dirty, Has Fleas, and Black Patches on Its Face, Especially Around the Eyes
Black patches around eyes = eye discharge mixed with dirt. With fleas and dirty eyes per photo, likely 'internal heat' or respiratory infection raising eye/nose discharge. First do external deworming at a vet and a basic skin/respiratory screening, treat the cause. If unable, and cat stable, try saline rinse plus anti-inflammatory eye drops 4-6x/day; severe infection - pet oral antibiotic 2x/day, with e-collar.
What Medicine Should I Give a Rabbit With Internal Heat?
A rabbit with internal heat does not necessarily need medicine - adjusting its diet to be light and providing more water is enough. Stop feeding heat-inducing foods like nuts, and give more water, grass, fruit, and vegetables; it will recover. If eye redness or discharge occurs, clean with saline and apply eye drops.
What is wrong with my cat’s skin?
The photo shows abnormal skin, likely flea or parasite allergic dermatitis. Since the kitten is under a month old, it cannot be dewormed yet—use an Elizabethan collar, clean with saline, and boost nutrition; deworm after 2 months.
What should I do about my Tibetan Mastiff’s skin ulcer?
For a surface ulcer, disinfect with iodine and let it heal; for larger or severe ulcers, trim surrounding hair, clean with saline, remove dead tissue, disinfect with iodine, and apply an antibiotic ointment (erythromycin, neomycin) to prevent infection and speed healing.
My four-week-old kitten’s penis is stuck out, red and exposed—what should I do?
A four-week-old kitten's exposed penis may come from over-licking linked to poor urination or lower-urinary disease. If urination is normal, it is usually minor—use an Elizabethan collar, rinse with saline, apply anti-inflammatory ointment, and change to clean litter. If it persists or other urinary issues appear, see a vet.
What causes a lump at my dog’s tail base and on its chest?
A lump on a dog's tail base or chest is usually caused by a skin problem—a bacterial infection forming scabs or parasite bites. Put on an Elizabethan collar, disinfect with iodine, and see a vet for a skin scrape if it does not improve; bacterial pyoderma needs pet-safe antibacterial medication.
My dog was bitten below the eye and it’s bleeding—what should I do?
After a bite below the eye, rinse with saline, squeeze out pus, apply antibacterial ointment (e.g., Neosporin) to prevent infection. Since bitten by another dog, also prevent rabies—if unvaccinated, get the rabies vaccine at a vet. The dog may resist; if you can't handle it at home, go to a vet to avoid infection.
Why does my cat have patches on its leg?
Per the image, likely an untreated wound became inflamed—swelling, scabbing, possible infection. Clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibacterial meds. Keep dry, observe. If no improvement, see a vet for the cause.