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What happens if a puppy gets babesiosis?
Babesiosis, also called piroplasmosis, is mainly spread by tick bites and affects dogs and cats. Infected puppies may show poor appetite, weight loss, fever, lethargy, and vomiting, plus anemia signs like blood in urine.
My cat keeps drooling clear mucus, sneezing, and squinting
Based on your description, the clear mucus and sneezing may indicate allergies, oral disease, or calicivirus infection. Check the mouth for redness, ulcers, or odor; if present, it is likely oral disease and you can use an antibacterial oral spray.
What snacks can a pet rabbit eat?
Rabbits are herbivores eating mainly hay and fresh vegetables, so choose snacks that fit — hay sticks or hay cakes satisfy chewing and give nutrition. Some fruit and vegetables are fine, but not too much high-water produce; offer dried vegetable or fruit instead.
My dog’s skin has been chewed raw with a skin problem; it keeps biting its legs into wounds and scratching nonstop, with poor appetite and low spirits.
Based on your description, the chewing and scratching may be from parasites (fleas, ticks, mites) causing itch — get an anti-itch shot and external deworming, shave and disinfect with iodine. Food/environmental allergies or atopic dermatitis also cause relentless itching; find and avoid the allergen, and give vet-prescribed oral anti-itch medication. Anxiety self-harm is also possible; see a vet. Always use an Elizabethan collar.
Why is my cat biting its tail?
From your description and photo, tail-biting may be from a tick bite, possibly with bacterial infection. Put a head cone on the cat, deworm, and treat. Use a flea/tick product with fipronil and methoprene to kill the tick, then pull it out straight with tweezers and disinfect the bite.
What happens if my house cat contacts a stray cat? It touched necks, and there’s a slimy patch on my cat’s neck — what is it?
Stray cats may carry parasites or viruses, so a house cat can easily get sick after contact — external parasites, bacterial skin disease, or viruses. The slimy feeling may be the stray's oils, mucus, or slug slime. Clean the cat or deworm promptly, minimize contact, and watch for abnormalities.
How do I train a dog to hold something in its mouth?
To train "hold," prepare a small toy, rope, or stick, wave it to get the dog's attention, and say the "hold" command. When it bites, take the item back by hand; if it won't release, lure it with food so it lets go. Repeat the steps daily and the dog will learn.
What does blood in urine and refusal to eat mean in a dog?
Blood in urine has several causes; most are urinary - urethritis, cystitis, kidney issues, stones, tumors - or trauma from impact. Poisoning causing hemolysis (onions, leeks, rat poison) also does it, as do blood parasites from ticks (babesia, anaplasma, Lyme). Mild urethritis keeps spirits and appetite, so observe with antibiotics; with lethargy, fever, or anorexia, see a vet to avoid worsening.
How to Get a Cat to Drink More Water
Once you have a pet cat, you have to look after its health even when your own life is rough. Cats that dislike drinking water are prone not only to internal heat but also to a much higher risk of urinary tract disease. So how do you get a cat to drink more water? Here are some practical tips.
Why does my dog’s bottom smell bad?
A smelly dog bottom may come from feces or dirt stuck on it (clean with a damp towel), anal gland inflammation (express the glands and apply anti-inflammatory medication), or diseases like anal fistula and perianal inflammation that secrete pus. See a vet if the latter occurs.