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How many days until a puppy opens its eyes?
Puppies generally open their eyes 9 to 14 days after birth, though some open around one week. Let them open naturally; never force them, as forced opening from light can cause blindness or chronic tearing. If not open after two weeks, check for congenital blindness.
Why Has My Cat Suddenly Stopped Eating Cat Food?
Sudden refusal of kibble is often pickiness from too many snacks, so the cat holds out for treats. Spoiled/moldy food (cats smell it instantly) or an abrupt food change (scares them, upsets stomach) also cause it. Illness—vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, tearing—means see a vet.
How to Treat a Blocked Tear Duct in Dogs
A blocked tear duct is common and mostly cosmetic, but needs care. At home, wipe the eye twice daily with weak warm saline, keep it clean, and warm-compress and massage the duct. Severe or stubborn cases need a vet for antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drops, or a flushing or stent procedure.
Why Is the Fur Above Your Cat’s Eyes Thinning? It’s Often Normal
A bald patch above a cat's eyes is usually normal 'preauricular alopecia' — that brow area overlies scent glands and thins naturally, more so with age or in breeds like Siamese and Maine Coon. Worry only if the skin is red, scaly, or scratched: then rule out mites, ringworm, allergies, or thyroid/adrenal disease with a vet skin scrape.
How to care for a spayed female cat?
After spay surgery she's weak — take her home and cage-rest to avoid tearing the wound. Give water 4 hours and food 6 hours post-op, using liquid food or nutritional paste (anesthesia slows gut movement, early feeding causes vomiting). Until the wound heals, check and disinfect it daily, keep the collar on to stop licking and infection.
What causes yellow nasal discharge in cats?
Yellow snot is likely a respiratory infection. If it's only yellow discharge with no cough or sneeze, the infection is usually limited to the nose. With sneezing and tearing too, it's likely an upper respiratory infection. See a vet to find the exact cause and treat it specifically.
What medicine for a dog’s keratitis?
Keratitis needs chloramphenicol drops, artificial tears, bFGF and similar medicines. It ranges from traumatic, superficial, chronic-superficial, interstitial to ulcerative, causing tearing, corneal clouding, ulcers even perforation. Mild damage: anti-inflammatory and repair drops plus 3% boric acid or saline rinse. Severe ulcer: antibiotic injections; uncontrolled infection may need eye removal.
Can a dog’s keratitis heal on its own?
Canine keratitis usually cannot self-heal; the cornea changes fast and untreated can cause permanent blindness. Flush with pet eye wash or saline, then use ofloxacin drops plus oral anti-inflammatories, and an E-collar. If no improvement in 3-5 days, see a vet.
How to deal with a kitten with a lot of eye discharge?
A little eye discharge is normal, but a lot may mean 'internal heat' or eye disease. If the eye is red/swollen, won't open, tears a lot, or looks cloudy, try neomycin sulfate drops and anti-inflammatories; if no improvement, or with fever/runny nose/poor appetite, see a vet to check for rhinotracheitis or calicivirus. Greasy 'heating' food also causes discharge — give more water and clean the eyes; it usually eases.
Why is the white of my dog’s eye red?
Red eye whites can come from injury, irritants (dust, bugs, fur), or salty food ('heat'). Use pet eye drops; if it doesn't improve, see a vet. Severe trauma can cause corneal ulcers.