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Why is a dog drooling?
Drooling can be normal in hot weather or when tempted by food, but it may also signal a mouth foreign body or oral disease. Lethargy or loss of appetite means a vet visit is needed.
After a bath my dog coughs, won’t eat, and has loose, bloody stool—what’s wrong?
A dog that coughs, loses appetite, and has loose, bloody stool after a bath may have a cold, a respiratory infection, or a serious viral disease. It could also be enteritis or intestinal parasites, so a vet visit is needed.
My cat kept scratching and now has a bald patch behind her ear—what could it be?
Hair loss and scratching behind a cat's ears can have several causes. It may be ringworm, a fungal skin infection causing itching, scaling, and redness. It can also be eczema or a parasitic infestation, so a vet visit is recommended for a proper diagnosis.
Turtle suddenly cannot open its eyes, head and limbs are weak, it stops eating, and the body looks like skin rot
Based on your description, the turtle may have skin rot, eye infection, or malnutrition. Treatment involves medicated baths and clean water, with a vet visit if it does not improve.
Dog flipped over at night, suddenly gasped and retched, I thought something was stuck; back pats brought nothing up, recovered after a few minutes then slept; about two hours later the gasping happened again and stopped after a few seconds
Reverse sneezing or gagging can come from an esophageal foreign body, respiratory infection, or cold-air irritation of the nose. Recurring episodes warrant a vet visit.
My dog’s black mouth is losing color and looks red
A black mouth losing color to red likely means hair loss exposing red lip skin from infection: fungal, mite, bacterial, or allergy. If a vet visit is hard, try pet anti-inflammatory and allergy oral medicine plus mouth spray and low-allergen food; see a vet if it spreads.
How long does it generally take for a dog’s ringworm to heal?
Dog ringworm is mainly fungal and needs 1 to 2 months, depending on severity and care. Treat promptly with antifungal medicine or a vet visit. Ringworm can spread to humans, so wear gloves when applying.
How long does a cat urinary tract infection take to heal?
A cat UTI often heals in a few days with prompt care, using anti-inflammatories or antibiotics. Frequent litter visits signal a vet visit.
My 3 Month Old Cane Corso Was Given Calcium for Days But Still Can’t Stand, Why?
Many conditions can cause a dog to be unable to stand, so a vet visit is needed for diagnosis. If calcium deficiency is confirmed, use lactoferrin powder and liquid calcium, and severe cases may need IV calcium. Effects take half a month to a month. Other causes include hip dysplasia and nerve disease.
What does dog eczema look like?
Dog eczema is a skin problem with red, itchy, moist, inflamed patches and heavy shedding from scratching. Severe cases harden the skin; a vet visit and better diet and environment help.