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My cat’s inner eye area is red and swollen and the eye won’t open — what’s wrong?
Red, swollen eyes that won't open can have many causes, including respiratory infection, allergy, trauma, or eye disease. If the cat also sneezes or has nasal discharge, take it to a vet to check for herpes, calicivirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia. If it recently touched chemicals, pollen, or new food, it may be allergic — remove the source and seek veterinary care for anti-allergy medication. If other causes are ruled out, it is likely conjunctivitis from trauma or infection, treatable with neomycin sulfate or hydrocortisone acetate eye drops plus antibiotic ointment.
Kitten seems hit by a car; nose bleeding, mouth kept open.
Nose bleeding after a hit may be nasal lining injury, mouth wound, or internal injury; clear blood to avoid blocking breathing. Watch gait, appetite, spirit; if lethargy, poor appetite, vomiting, limping, blood in stool, see a vet.
Hamster’s foot caught in cage weeks ago; the injured foot is always lifted, now curled while walking.
A foot kept curled after catching suggests injury and pain; check for breaks/bleeding and treat with antiseptic and bandage. If no wound, it may heal alone, but check for fracture by gently pulling; if suspected, X-ray at a vet.
Cat suddenly convulsed and had diarrhea, now breathing very weakly, lying down.
Convulsions, diarrhea, weak breathing may be poisoning, nerve disease, or infection. Bad food causes poisoning; nutrient lack or trauma causes nerve issues; distemper brings convulsions with lethargy/vomiting/diarrhea. Serious—see a vet.
Why does my hamster have a bump on its back?
A back bump may come from injury, bacterial infection, or 'heat.' Clean and disinfect, use antibacterial medicine, and keep the diet light. If it won't shrink, see a vet.
Why does my hamster have a lump under its chin?
A chin lump may come from infection, fungus, or a tumor. An abscess needs oral antibiotics and draining, while a tumor usually requires surgery. Have the hamster examined by a vet to find the cause.
Found a 4-month cat that leaks urine and has a swollen scrotum; it cries when touched, what could it be?
Leaking urine in a male cat, absent urinary disease or scrotal abnormality, may come from a weak urethral sphincter; a stray history raises the chance of spine or sacrum injury from trauma. Check for past injury and consider MRI.
My puppy hasn’t eaten or drunk for days, then suddenly vomited blood and is now dazed
Vomiting blood can come from internal bleeding, digestive scrapes, gastroenteritis, parvovirus, or parasites. Blunt trauma suggests internal bleeding, so see a vet at once. Sharp food can scrape the gut; get a proper diagnosis.
What medication treats mouth rot at a goldfish’s mouth corners?
Mouth rot in goldfish often comes from injury or bacterial infection. If the cause is unclear, start with a water change and disinfection, and isolate the sick fish to prevent spread. Potassium permanganate solution is commonly used for mouth or skin ulcers.
What is goldfish tail rot?
Tail rot usually comes from late water changes and foul water; change water and keep it clean. Sudden temperature changes also cause it via cell dysfunction; trauma and infection need medication. Keep water clean and temperature stable.