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What medicine should I use for a raw, broken spot on my cat’s anal glands?
If the raw spot is from minor trauma, clean it with saline and apply an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ointment 1–2 times daily; add oral antibiotics if severe. Keep an E-collar on until healed. If it doesn't improve, see a vet.
After over a year of no problems, I noticed today he can’t open one eye and it’s swollen
A hamster unable to open its eye may have eye inflammation from bacterial infection, injury, or allergy. Clean around the eye with saline, apply anti-inflammatory drops and chlortetracycline/chloramphenicol ointment, keep the diet light, and maintain a clean environment.
What happens if a house cat is abandoned?
Abandoned house cats face starvation, disease, and injury, often dying. Unneutered ones worsen stray overpopulation.
Cat was probably grabbed hard, won’t be touched, likely internal injury
Suspected cat internal injury needs a vet; grabbing can fracture the spine or harm nerves. Check soon and give comfort.
Not sure if ringworm, just one patch on the body
The single patch looks like trauma, not ringworm. Disinfect and watch; see a vet if it spreads.
A month ago my dog stopped eating and pawed its eyes; the eye turned gray-blue, then after shots improved, but on walks it has yellow pus discharge; at night it would not return to the crate.
A white film over the eyeball is mainly from corneal injury, glaucoma, or cataract; with pus it is likely corneal injury from trauma or foreign body. See a vet and use special eye drops.
Why are some cats short-tailed?
A short tail is mainly from genetics or trauma. Breeds like Japanese Bobtail, American Bobtail, and Scottish Fold are short-tailed by mutation; trauma such as a car or bite can also shorten it.
Why would a cat suddenly die?
Sudden death can come from heart attack, stroke, head trauma, extreme stress, acute poisoning, anaphylactic shock, or internal parasites. Toxins or drugs can be fatal and heart attacks strike suddenly, so regular checkups help prevention.
My dog suddenly has weak hind legs with no injury
Sudden hind-leg weakness may be trauma (spine/bone), age-related degeneration, calcium deficiency, or rarely nerve disease. Check for wounds/swelling; see a vet for cause-based treatment.
My dog hit its head, was unconscious, and now convulses and circles
Head trauma can cause concussion or brain nerve damage with coma, convulsions, vomiting, seizures. Get a brain CT at a vet; rest quietly during recovery.