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Why would a dog have lung bleeding (pulmonary hemorrhage)?
Lung bleeding often comes from trauma or impact, but also tuberculosis, pneumonia, lung cancer, or lung parasites. A detailed exam is needed to find the cause.
I accidentally stepped on my cat; its canine is slightly loose. Should I soak its kibble?
A loose canine from injury may show wounds; severe cases need a vet. If only slightly loose, soften the diet and avoid hard food; see a vet if severe.
Why are my English bulldog’s eyes swollen?
Swollen eyes can come from injury, infection (conjunctivitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis), or allergy, with redness, pain, and discharge. Physical trauma also swells them.
What is a cat’s spine like?
The spine is made of vertebrae (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, caudal), more than humans, each with body, foramen, and processes. It supports the body, protects organs, and carries nerve signals; injury, fracture, dislocation, tumor, or inflammation can occur, so keep a safe environment.
What happens if a dog has a persistent fever?
Persistent fever harms organs and can cause failure or neuritis. Causes include respiratory infection, bacterial enteritis, blood parasites, distemper, parvovirus, trauma, or organ injury. See a vet for blood/infection/ultrasound tests.
What are the symptoms of subcutaneous edema in dogs?
Subcutaneous edema is fluid buildup under the skin forming a thick, elastic, painless lump. Common causes are trauma and allergy (food, drugs, parasites); thyroid or liver disease can also cause it.
Why is my puppy’s pupil cloudy?
The photo shows bleeding at the back of the eye, likely from trauma or a hard impact. Use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops, rest, and an Elizabethan collar; if no improvement in 3 days, see a vet, especially after an accident.
Why do small birds get pus in their eyes?
Causes include bacterial, viral, or parasite infection and conjunctival injury. Move the bird to dim light, rinse with boric acid or saline, and apply chlortetracycline or chloramphenicol drops several times daily.
My dog keeps biting its hind ankle, even until it bleeds, and keeps licking.
Frequent ankle biting may be from pain, itch, or anxiety. Find the cause and treat it; if it persists, see a vet to rule out medical issues.
Why Is My Dog Bleeding from Its Anus?
Anal bleeding can come from anal glands, fistulas, bowel disease, or injury. Judge by symptoms; see a vet if severe.