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What eye drops for a dog with red eyes and crusty discharge?
Red eyes with crusty discharge likely mean an eye infection. See a vet for an eye exam. If inconvenient, clean with warm water and cotton, then use antibacterial drops/ointment like ofloxacin or erythromycin. Use an E-collar.
What can cause a cat to vomit?
Many causes: stress, indigestion, parasites, pancreatitis, viral infection. Treatments differ. Persistent vomiting needs a vet to avoid dehydration; if vet is inconvenient, try pet anti-emetics.
My dog recently developed small black spots on its body; I considered age spots but it is only four years old. Could it be from feeding fish oil too often? Also, this morning its stool was a bit loose with a little blood
If the skin only has black spots with no other symptoms, it is mainly considered a genetic trait or pigment deposition. For the loose stool with blood, causes include gastroenteritis, parasites, parvovirus, or distemper; see a vet. If a visit is hard, fast it and give broad-spectrum anti-inflammatories.
Is this parvovirus, and how should it be treated?
Vomiting, diarrhea, and refusal to eat in a dog can have many causes, including gastroenteritis, parasite infection, and infectious disease. If unvaccinated, rule out infectious disease first. See a vet promptly; if a visit is hard, give broad-spectrum anti-inflammatories and anti-vomit meds and watch.
Can a Just-Weaned Puppy with a Cough Take ‘Xiao Kuihua Keteling’ Granules or ‘Nin Jiom’ Loquat Syrup? (Reduced Dose)
Human 'Keteling' granules are not recommended for dogs. See a vet for a coughing puppy; if unavailable, use a pet broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory, or a small dose of children's cough syrup at most.
Hamster suspected wet tail plus diarrhea; tail wet for days, bottom fur wet and yellow.
Wet tail signs: diarrhea, yellow bottom, perianal wetness, poor appetite, lethargy. High mortality - isolate and treat with antibiotics and anti-diarrhea; oral glucose for fluids. See a vet promptly.
My Cat Has an Unhealed Open Wound on Its Upper Lip – What Could It Be?
The photo shows a large unhealed wound on the lip, usually ulcers, swelling, and infection. Black coal-like specks around the lip may be lip-fold inflammation like black chin. Causes also include allergy, injury, stomatitis, or eosinophilic granuloma. See a vet; if not, use oral antiseptic spray and anti-inflammatory meds.
A red soft lump suddenly appeared on my hamster’s belly, like a mosquito bite – how should I treat it?
A red swollen soft lump on the belly may be a bug bite, abscess, lipoma, skin cyst, or umbilical hernia; without an exam the exact cause is unclear. See a vet promptly. If a visit is hard, shave the area, disinfect with iodine, apply anti-inflammatory ointment twice daily, and use a homemade collar to stop licking.
Why won’t my dog eat and why is it listless?
Not eating and low spirits can come from illness, environment change, pickiness, mood, or pain. Observe closely and act; if no cause shows, see a vet for diagnosis and treatment. For mild cases, offer favorite treats or canned food for appeal and spend more time playing; if it still won't eat, the disease is serious and needs a vet.
Something bit my dog’s belly; there are bumps near the urethra
Bumps on the belly and near the urethra are likely bacterial folliculitis and eczema, worsened by urine soaking near the urethra and damp floors. Insect or parasite bites can also cause itching and allergy. At home, use broad-spectrum pet anti-inflammatories, regular external deworming, and a skin spray; keep the area dry and watch 4-5 days, then treat 2-3 weeks if improving.