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My hamster suddenly has something red next to its eye-why?
Redness and broken skin at a hamster's eye corner may be from trauma (hitting the cage), eye infection (bacteria with discharge, redness, tearing), or allergies to food, bedding, or environment. Observe behavior and consult a vet; keep the area clean and quiet.
Why is my dog bleeding from the nose?
Nosebleeds may come from dry air, infection, trauma, tumors, or blood disease. Dry air dries nasal passages; infection or impact can cause it; blood diseases like thrombocytopenia or hemophilia also do. See a vet if it occurs.
How can I tell if my hamster has a fracture?
An open fracture shows bone protruding through the skin, while a closed one is harder to spot but can be suspected from signs like swelling, bruising, and inability to walk. An X-ray at the vet is needed for confirmation.
My dog has a dark red patch on each side of its belly—looks like internal bleeding but acts normal
Dark red patches on the belly may be skin inflammation, bruising, or vessel dilation from minor trauma. If the dog is otherwise normal, it may be temporary and just needs observation.
My dog’s mouth corners are ulcerated and bleeding; what is wrong and what medicine?
Red, ulcerated, crusted mouth corners may be skin infection, trauma, or oral inflammation. Disinfect with iodine, consider allergy or oral disease; see a vet for antibiotics or mouth spray.
What surgery is needed for a dog’s dislocated shoulder?
A dislocated shoulder usually needs closed reduction. Options are closed reduction with fixation or surgery; closed reduction is done under general anesthesia for trauma-induced dislocation. Surgery is for poor results or chronic/habitual cases.
Eye won’t open, white discharge, and the eye is turning white
An eye that won't open with white discharge and a whitening eye likely signals eye disease such as cataracts, glaucoma, or corneal ulcer, or trauma/infection. A vet eye exam is urgent.
How long will a dog bleed after tooth extraction?
A little bleeding within 24 hours after extraction is normal. For 1-2 teeth, recovery is quick and you can feed soft food after 4 hours; many extractions need more care.
A piece of flesh by my dog’s mouth is hanging off but still attached, and the upper lip too; is this normal?
A flap of flesh near the mouth still attached may come from trauma or oral disease. Clean it and consult a vet; a dental X-ray may be needed.
My cat’s eye is very swollen and I don’t know why
The swollen area covers the cat's nictitating membrane (third eyelid), which may be inflamed along with conjunctivitis. Bacterial infection, trauma, or foreign-body irritation are common causes.