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Why does my cat have a lump on its back?
A lump on your cat's back can result from trauma, poor medication absorption, or a subcutaneous lipoma. If your cat was recently vaccinated, it may be injection-site panniculitis. If the lump grows or is accompanied by other symptoms, have your cat examined by a veterinarian.
My nearly five-year-old Pomeranian has been suddenly lifting a back leg and hopping without putting weight on it — what could be wrong?
A back leg that won't bear weight can result from injury, muscle disease, joint disease, a fracture, or a neurological problem. Carefully check the leg for any trauma and treat it promptly. Pomeranians have fragile bones and are prone to kneecap dislocation, so if no injury is visible, have a vet take x-rays to find the cause.
Why is my cat limping?
A leg run over by a car usually means trauma to the joints, bones, or soft tissue, so an X-ray is needed to confirm a fracture. Treatment is either internal or external fixation depending on the injury, and delaying care risks infection, deformity, or even life-threatening complications.
My hamster suddenly can’t open its eyes and its hind legs won’t move — what’s wrong?
A hamster that suddenly can't open its eyes and has weak hind legs may be pseudo-hibernating, injured from a fall, or seriously ill. Check for injuries, try glucose and warmth, and if there's no improvement get to a vet quickly — the symptoms are serious and can be fatal fast.
Why do dogs get cataracts?
Cataracts mainly come from aging, genetics, eye trauma, or secondary disease such as diabetes and uveitis.
My dog’s left hind leg won’t bear weight, worse after sleeping — X-ray was normal
With a normal X-ray and no dislocation, hind-leg lameness is likely muscle pain or soft-tissue injury; keep watching and follow up with the vet.
Why is my small dog whining and refusing food after being attacked?
A small dog refusing food after being attacked by another dog may be psychologically frightened; fear or trauma can cause loss of appetite. The owner should comfort and accompany it to help it recover. At the same time, check the dog's body, as the refusal to eat may also be from injury causing pain. If the injury is serious, take it to a vet promptly.
What Causes Blood in a Dog’s Urine (Urethral Bleeding)?
Blood from the dog's urethra can come from trauma, urinary inflammation, bacterial infection, blood disease, poisoning, or heat. Injuries, urethritis, cystitis, or stones cause blood in urine; heat can mix menstrual blood in. See a vet for any bleeding.
Why Do Dogs Get Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles)?
Cryptorchidism can be inherited from parents, or from low male hormone or a problem during testicular descent in growth. Testicular inflammation, torsion, or trauma also raises the risk.
What does conjunctivitis look like in cats?
Feline conjunctivitis shows as red, watery, itchy eyes with discharge. Here are the common causes.