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My three-month-old Silver Gradient cat – yesterday afternoon while playing it jumped about 50 cm up and probably lost control; I don’t know if it fell or if I heard a thud. Right after coming back from its third vaccine shot in the evening, there was blood – not in stool, more like dripping, not sure if vomited. Spirits fine, eating/drinking/pooping fine. There’s something on its nose that wasn’t there before; not sure if from the nose.
If your cat jumped from a height yesterday and you heard the sound of a fall, and then later there was bleeding from an uncertain source, it is recommended to see a veterinarian promptly. The bleeding may be caused by an injury from the jump, or it may be related to nasal damage or internal injury. If you find an external bleeding point you can press it with gauze to stop the bleeding, but other internal or nasal bleeding generally requires a veterinarian to perform the proper examination and diagnosis, to determine the cat's condition and provide appropriate treatment. While waiting for the appointment, keep the cat quiet and comfortable and provide clean drinking water and food.
My cat sneezes repeatedly, its head and ears feel hotter than usual, but its spirits and appetite are normal. Is it a common cold, and can it heal on its own?
Frequent sneezing, fever, and normal spirits in a cat are generally symptoms of a respiratory infection. Normally, a common cat cold does not cause fever, and if immunity is low it may not heal by itself. If a cold causes a fever, it may be the body's immune response to fever-causing pathogens or viruses, or a secondary infection from delayed treatment. The owner should measure the cat's temperature; if it rises to 39.5 C, take the cat to the vet promptly to check for respiratory disease or contagious infections such as feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia, and provide treatment for the confirmed cause along with fever reduction.
My three-month-old Alaskan puppy has a fever after two vaccine shots—thighs and ears feel hot but spirits are okay
Warm thighs and belly may be normal surface temperature or fever; a dog's surface feels warmer than a human's, normal 38-39.2°C, above 39.5°C means fever. Confirm with a thermometer, then cool with alcohol wipes on paws, armpits and groin or cool compresses; if no improvement see a vet for fever meds and testing. Never use human meds.
My kitten vomited yellow fluid for 3 days, spirits worsening, no diarrhea; I fed a little cat treat two days before the vomiting started
Yellow vomiting without diarrhea in a kitten suggests gastritis or gastric ulcer, often with poor appetite; get a stomach check. A gut foreign object trying to come up can also cause it, needing an X-ray. Seek care soon to avoid worsening.
My cat has soft stools with mucus but normal spirits after vaccines and deworming; should I see a vet?
Soft stool with good spirits usually rules out acute infectious disease; it is likely diet, gut flora imbalance, or internal parasites. Overfeeding, irregular meals, or an intolerant food causes it; fast half a day, give probiotics, then small frequent easily digested meals. If it recurs, get a fecal test, deworming does not cover coccidia or tritrichomonas.
My cat has been breathing fast lately, about 55 breaths; appetite and spirits are fine, but it panted through its mouth a few times
Fast breathing with normal appetite and spirits may follow exercise, or signal lung or heart disease. Panting after exertion is normal and settles with rest; but at rest or persistent, think pneumonia, pulmonary edema, or heart disease and see a vet.
Last night while clipping nails it resisted, so I only clipped one paw; this morning the other unclipped paw is swollen, but it walks fine and is in good spirits
Swollen paw may be: 1) trauma (fracture, sprain, dislocation, soft-tissue injury); 2) infection/inflammation (bacteria, skin inflammation) causing redness, pain, heat; 3) allergy (food, pollen, bee stings); 4) circulation issue or thrombosis from prolonged pressure. If minor, ice 15 min and rest; if not better in 3 days, see a vet.
My duck is sneezing, its crop feels a bit swollen, and it is low in spirits
A swollen duck crop suggests impaction, possibly from moldy food causing chronic gastroenteritis; keep diet and environment clean and try yeast tablets or manually remove impacted food. It could also be airsacculitis—find the cause (bacteria, virus, heat/cold stress) and treat accordingly.
My dog has low spirits but eats normally; it screams when I put the leash on and sometimes when I accidentally touch it
Low spirits with screaming when leashed or touched, though the exact spot is unclear, may indicate neuritis, central nerve damage, spinal herniation or abdominal pain. Rest at home for two days without outings. If symptoms persist, see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
My dog has poor appetite, low spirits, constant trembling, and vomiting
These signs may come from digestive issues (gastroenteritis), bad food or poisoning, infections like distemper or dog flu, or intestinal blockage from a foreign object. See a vet for exam, blood, and fecal tests; treatment may include medication, fluids, and diet change.