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My hamster was stepped on; the next day its eye crusted over, later red and swollen, its mouth is crooked, and there is a hard lump on the left cheek pouch (none on the right)—looks like cheek-pouch inflammation per online images.
Hamster cheek-pouch inflammation signs: bad breath, drooling, difficulty eating, swollen pouch, hard lump when touched. Compare symptoms to judge. If so, rinse pouch with saline to remove sticky secretions/food, apply a little anti-inflammatory; add vitamin B to water to aid recovery. Feed soft food to reduce irritation. Per your description, the lip redness may be from trauma—check pouch for inflammation; if none, it's lip swelling—disinfect with iodine and apply anti-inflammatory.
My 3.5-year-old Pug had a seizure lasting over 35 minutes, rolling on the ground, foaming, dilated pupils—occurred 4 times this year, each about an hour, with smelly anal glands. What’s wrong?
Symptoms (twitching, foaming, dilated pupils, 4 times this year) match epilepsy. Epilepsy is usually incurable, hard to find cause; causes include brain infection, injury, tumor, metabolic issues, poisoning, structural abnormality; drugs/chemicals/environment may trigger. Confirm via vet; lifelong medication (phenobarbital, potassium bromide, diazepam) and check-ups needed to control seizures. Stopping treatment brings relapse; keep up meds and seek emergency care.
My dog started having seizures yesterday morning, many times, medication doesn’t help, constant drooling and circling, and not using the bathroom.
A dog's epileptic seizures usually manifest as convulsions, foaming at the mouth, involuntary movement, and loss of consciousness. Canine epilepsy is generally incurable and the exact cause is hard to find; its causes include brain infection, brain injury, brain tumors, metabolic problems, poisoning, and structural brain abnormalities. In addition, certain drugs, chemicals, or environmental factors may also trigger seizures in dogs. To confirm this condition, the owner should follow the veterinarian's advice and give appropriate help. Once epilepsy is diagnosed, the dog needs lifelong medication, re-examinations, and anti-epileptic treatment - anti-epileptic drugs include phenobarbital, potassium bromide, and diazepam. Medication controls the seizures to avoid major disruption to the dog's and owner's daily life, but in many cases the seizures return once treatment stops. Besides sticking to medication under the vet's guidance, seek timely care in emergencies and have follow-up exams to adjust the medication.
How can I prevent my rabbit from eating things it shouldn’t?
To keep a rabbit from accidentally eating things, first provide plenty of forage, hay, and vegetables or fruit, and you can also give the rabbit some chew sticks to prevent it from eating indiscriminately because it is too hungry or needs to grind its teeth. Second, when the rabbit is playing outside its cage, the owner must ensure the surroundings have no small objects that could be swallowed, such as wires, plastic bags, and toys. Finally, if the owner discovers the rabbit has eaten anything harmful, they should take immediate action and bring it to a veterinary hospital for examination and treatment.
After not seeing my dog for a few days, I noticed she seems a bit listless, her chest looks more protruding than before, and the area over the heart feels visibly hard when she lies down. I want to know if she’s sick.
A dog's chest normally protrudes slightly and is at least not flush with the abdomen. Sometimes lying down makes it look more prominent due to the angle, but the contour is a smooth line - this is normal anatomy. If the protrusion is unusually high and not smooth, it may be a pathological factor; for example, when a dog is thin its chest protrudes more, and chest protrusion can also be caused by an enlarged heart, sternal or spinal deformity, pneumothorax or fluid in the chest cavity, tumors, or hyperplasia. When you observe abnormal symptoms and are uncertain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations; if necessary, X-rays and ultrasound can be done, and treatment given according to the examination results.
How can you tell if a dog has parasites?
Dogs are easily infected with internal and external parasites such as fleas, lice, ticks, roundworms, and tapeworms. External parasites typically cause skin issues like itching, hair loss, and rashes. Internal parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal appetite, and weight loss. A heavy internal parasite load leads to noticeable emaciation with a relatively bloated belly, and in severe cases there may be a little blood in the stool along with pale mucous membranes and anemia-related weakness.
My cat has black clumps by its nose and sneezes a lot but otherwise seems fine
Black clumps by the nose are usually nasal discharge mixed with dust and litter—normal crust. If sneezing often without runny eyes, cough, it may be litter dust irritating; wiping and clean environment help. If clumps won't wipe off, or with sores, eczema, frequent sneezing or runny nose, see a vet for skin and respiratory checks.
What are dog tartar like in Teddy (Poodle) dogs?
Teddy tartar is like human tartar, from food left in the mouth forming hard plaque that builds into tartar. Untreated, it breeds bacteria causing gingivitis, mouth ulcers, bad breath, loose or lost teeth, and bacteria can enter the gut causing poor appetite and vomiting. Brush regularly; for severe tartar, get a professional dental cleaning.
Why Is My Parrot Having Diarrhea, and What to Do
Parrot diarrhea is usually diet or disease. Mild diet cases self-heal or take probiotics; disease cases - salmonella, E. coli, Newcastle, enteritis, chlamydia - need the right drug and isolation. When unsure, try garlic water and warmth, then oxytetracycline, and ask a vet.
A three-day-old kitten has a large mass attached behind its bottom; after the mother cat licked it, the big part came off but a band-like bit remains
What a newborn kitten passes from its bottom is usually feces, milk curds, intestinal lining, or parasites. Kittens usually need the mother to stimulate the anus to defecate, so licking can leave feces on the fur. An immature digestive system may pass undigested milk curds that look like sticky bands; intestinal lining shedding is also possible. If the mother has parasites, the kitten may be infected. With limited info, keep observing.