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Why are my dog’s eyes red, swollen and unable to open?
Red, swollen, cannot-open eyes in a dog can signal infection, allergy, trauma or another eye disease. See a vet; if not possible, clean with a damp cloth and use a pet antibacterial eye drop or erythromycin ointment.
What medicine should I use for a dog’s red, swollen, ulcerated skin around the eyes?
Red, swollen, ulcerated skin around a dog's eyes can come from parasites, conjunctivitis, keratitis, allergies or trauma. Use antibacterial/antifungal drops for infections; see a vet for a confirmed diagnosis.
Why does my cat tear from only one eye?
A cat tearing from only one eye may have a foreign object, diet-related 'heat,' ingrown eyelashes, trauma, conjunctivitis, or keratitis. Remove any foreign object, lighten an oily or salty diet, and identify the underlying eye disease before treating.
Why is my cat’s eye discharging pus and won’t open?
A cat's eye discharging pus and failing to open can stem from infection, trauma, allergy or eye disease. Gently wipe with a warm clean cotton ball, rinse with saline, then apply a pet antibiotic eye drop; if it does not improve, stop and see a vet.
My dog moves slowly and won’t stand; its hind leg hurts when it jumps — blood and X-ray tests were done but we still don’t know what’s wrong
Hind-leg pain and slow movement usually come from trauma, bone problems, or nerve issues. With no trauma and clear bones, nerve damage or ligament problems (neuritis, ligament injury) are likely. Get further tests to find the cause; the vet will also review diet, habits, and environment for neuritis triggers.
My dog moves slowly and its hind legs hurt when it hops
Hind-leg pain and slow movement in dogs usually come from trauma, skeletal problems, or nerve/ligament issues. If trauma and bones are ruled out, suspect nerve inflammation or ligament injury and pursue further testing.
Why are my dog’s eyes red?
Red eyes can come from trauma, 'heat', eye inflammation, or infection. When dust, fur, or a foreign object gets into the eye, the dog rubs and the eye turns red — remove the object and use an antibacterial eye drop. If symptoms are severe or joined by other signs, see a vet.
My hamster cries out when I touch its back and its ears look rotten — what’s wrong?
From the photo this looks like an infected wound or an infectious skin disease. Check whether the hamsters are fighting and separate them. For a simple skin infection, disinfect and use antibacterial medication; if it doesn't improve, take them to a vet.
My cat’s lips look ulcerated — what causes this and how is it treated?
Lip ulcers in cats can stem from oral disease, nutritional deficiency, allergies, or bacterial or viral infection. See a vet to find the cause. For bite- or trauma-induced ulcers, use skin-repair medication plus anti-inflammatories; for viral causes, use targeted antiviral and supportive care.
There’s a light-red lump under my dog’s eye — what could it be?
A lump under the eye can be a stye, a blocked tear duct, a traumatic abscess, or a tumor. Wipe the area with saline and apply erythromycin eye ointment; if it does not improve or other symptoms appear, see a vet. Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to stop it scratching the eye.