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My kitten recently has a lot of eye discharge that glues its eyes shut. It can’t open them; the eyeball looks cloudy and bloodshot. Is this a disease? What medicine should I use?
Heavy discharge with glued eyes suggests eye disease or respiratory virus - conjunctivitis, keratitis, ingrown lashes. Clean with saline, use antibiotic drops, and prevent scratching with a collar.
How to make a dog more aggressive?
Temperament is breed-linked; friendly breeds like Samoyed and Labrador are hard to make aggressive. For naturally aggressive dogs, keep them caged away from people or dogs to become timid-sensitive and more aggressive; feed raw meat to acquaint them with blood and biting.
How to tell if a dog is sick?
Sick dogs often show reduced appetite, sleepiness, lethargy, slow reactions, and reluctance to move. Respiratory illness brings cough, runny nose, sneezing, fever, watery red eyes; digestive illness brings diarrhea, vomiting, soft stools, poor appetite; skin disease brings shedding, itching, scabs, dandruff, thickened inflamed skin.
What happens if a Golden Retriever eats scallions or onions?
Eating onions can cause poisoning symptoms such as drooling, lethargy, loss of appetite and rapid breathing, and in severe cases may be fatal. If only a small amount is eaten, monitor the dog and seek vet care if abnormal.
How to Deal with Heavy Tear Stains on a Dog?
Tear stains trouble many owners but can be eased with patience and simple steps. Clean the eyes regularly, keep the diet low in salt and additives, do gentle eye massage, trim the fur around the eyes, and use a tear-stain product. Adequate vitamin A and B and clean ears also help reduce staining.
What happens if a Golden Retriever’s teeth are clipped?
Clipping a Golden Retriever's teeth hurts its ability to chew raw meaty bones and may lower its mood and confidence. Healthy teeth should not be removed; comfort the dog if extraction is medically needed.
What happens if a dog eats pineapple?
A little pineapple is fine, but a large amount in a sensitive dog can upset the gut flora and cause vomiting and diarrhea. Some dogs are allergic, with tearing, diarrhea and violent vomiting. Watch for at least 30 minutes and see a vet if reacting.
What does canine keratitis look like?
Dog keratitis shows red swollen eyes, more discharge, light sensitivity, frequent tearing, inability to open eyes and a cloudy cornea. Types include traumatic, superficial, interstitial and ulcerative; severe cases can perforate the cornea and cause blindness. See a vet if symptoms appear.
What happens to a mother cat when a kitten dies?
A mother cat is certainly sad and may howl, cry, lose appetite and search for the kitten. Cats have limited memory, though, so she gradually calms down. Comfort her with food, play and attention.
A lump inside the lower eyelid with redness below the eye
A lump and redness under the dog's lower eyelid can come from several conditions such as heat, third-eyelid hyperplasia, trauma, foreign objects, or entropion conjunctivitis. Likely eye inflammation; put on a collar and apply neomycin eye drops. See a vet if no improvement in three days.