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What’s wrong? I just saw him run down the stairs, and when I came over his eye was swollen
From the photo, the cat's eye symptoms are likely conjunctivitis, conjunctival and eyelid edema from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or bacterial infection — an inflammatory reaction. If a vet is reachable, go promptly to avoid missing a hidden cause. You can also try pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops several times daily; recovery takes about one to two weeks. Use an Elizabethan collar and trim nails to prevent scratching; disinfect the environment weekly.
My cat has a wound where the skin broke and I can see bone — what’s going on?
A cat's wound is generally caused by severe force, a bite, or a sharp object, creating a tear that exposes bone. This is serious and needs prompt professional cleaning and suturing; exposed bone easily leads to infection and, in severe cases, amputation. Do not handle it casually. Clean fur, disinfect with iodine, fit an Elizabethan collar, and rush to the vet.
My dog’s hind legs suddenly went weak; it’s hard for it to stand up or sit down, though sometimes it can move normally, and its energy isn’t as good as before
There are many reasons a dog's hind legs suddenly go weak, roughly: 1. Trauma causing sudden inability to stand or walk. 2. Prolonged exercise beyond the body's load, damaging the legs. 3. Insufficient calcium intake causing deficiency and weak hind legs. 4. Congenital or acquired conditions such as intervertebral disc disease or hip dysplasia (CHD), common bone diseases in large breeds. 5. Nerve damage, bone injury, arthritis, muscle atrophy, ligament damage, etc.
Why is my pudding hamster’s leg swollen?
Possible causes of a swollen leg in a pudding hamster include malnutrition, trauma, arthritis, osteitis, or other diseases. If the hamster lacks nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus, bone development can be impaired and leg swelling may appear. In addition, because hamsters are active, they may collide or sprain themselves while playing, so owners should add bedding to the cage to reduce impacts.
My dog has a red bump on its leg that feels like it has pus and blood inside — is it serious and how should I treat it?
A red, pus-filled bump on a dog's leg is very likely an abscess caused by bacterial infection from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or parasite bites. It is recommended to first shave the hair around the affected area thoroughly and disinfect with iodine or alcohol; if there is still pus and blood inside, use a sterilized needle to pierce the bump and repeatedly squeeze out the discharge until fresh blood appears.
My cat suddenly lost a patch of fur under its nose
Fur loss around the nose has many causes: natural shedding, or disease such as allergic dermatitis, parasites, or fungus. Abnormal friction, abrasions, or trauma can also cause it. If other abnormal signs appear with the hair loss, see a vet.
Last night while clipping nails it resisted, so I only clipped one paw; this morning the other unclipped paw is swollen, but it walks fine and is in good spirits
Swollen paw may be: 1) trauma (fracture, sprain, dislocation, soft-tissue injury); 2) infection/inflammation (bacteria, skin inflammation) causing redness, pain, heat; 3) allergy (food, pollen, bee stings); 4) circulation issue or thrombosis from prolonged pressure. If minor, ice 15 min and rest; if not better in 3 days, see a vet.
My cat has a scab on its hind leg that hurts when touched but does not lose hair
A painful scab without hair loss may be from injury, such as a fall while playing; observe and use an Elizabethan collar if it bites the spot. If scabs multiply or show pus and dandruff, it may be folliculitis or fungal infection—get a skin scraping at the vet.
Why does an Exotic Shorthair have bloody stool?
Bloody stool in an Exotic Shorthair can be digestive problems like infection or ulcer, or parasite infection, abdominal trauma, or tumors. With other signs like vomiting, poor appetite, or weight loss, take it to the vet, who can test the stool and examine to find the cause and treat it.
My cat’s skin broke for no apparent reason; there is only one cat at home
A red wound on the back of the neck may be from trauma (hit by objects, causing redness, hardening, pain — disinfect with iodine and apply anti-inflammatory, and stop scratching), skin infection (bacteria, fungus, parasites — get a scraping and use the right medicine), or allergy (needs antihistamines). See a vet; meanwhile clean, iodine-disinfect, and use an Elizabethan collar.