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I suddenly found one of my cat’s eyes is red and has shrunk. What should I do?
The red, narrowed eye is likely conjunctivitis, bacterial or viral. Use an E-collar, apply cat-specific eye drops 3-5 times daily with antibiotics like neomycin or tylosin; if no improvement in 3 days, see a vet for virus or scratch.
My cat had mild tear stains; this afternoon the eye area suddenly turned a bit red, and the nose, normal yesterday, suddenly started turning black today
There are several possible causes for blackening around a cat's nose. It may be dirt from eating or playing, a skin condition such as an abrasion, folliculitis, or ringworm, or a respiratory infection with discharge.
Diarrhea, vomit flowing from under the mouth, half-dead; what to do
From your description, the hamster likely has acute gastroenteritis or wet tail. Its state is very poor with constant life risk. Try syringe glucose for energy and to prevent dehydration, then take it to the vet at once. If a visit is hard, after it stabilizes give smectite and antibiotics to ease diarrhea.
Cat vomits yellow fluid, white foam at mouth, won’t eat or drink, no energy
Yellow vomit, no eating/drinking, and low spirits can come from many serious diseases: gut dysfunction, infectious disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, or hairball-caused acute gastroenteritis; white foam does not rule out poisoning. First do infectious-disease and blood screening at the vet; frequent vomiting causes dehydration, so IV fluids may be needed. If no visit, use anti-vomit and antibacterial meds.
Dog lately occasionally pants loudly, with coughing, and looks like it wants to vomit but doesn’t; spirits okay
Loud coughing and panting mainly suggest respiratory infection or pneumonia; bacterial, viral, or other disease can also cause cough. Long coughing can lead to pneumonia or pulmonary edema. See a vet for targeted care; if not convenient, give pet broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory at home to ease inflammation.
My One-and-a-Half-Month-Old Puppy Has Diarrhea and Is Now Vomiting Green Stool
Vomiting and diarrhea in a newly arrived puppy may be colitis, parasites, or food allergy. Have it checked by a vet; if not possible, switch food and fast 6-8 hours if vomiting is frequent.
My Dog Makes a “Ka-Ka” Gagging Sound and Seems to Have Phlegm in Its Throat
The ka-ka gagging is a cough. With normal appetite it is usually a respiratory infection such as bronchitis or asthma, but heartworm or cardiopulmonary disease can also cause coughing.
Why Is My Fancy Rat’s Hind Legs Paralyzed?
Hind-leg paralysis in a fancy rat can stem from an abnormality of the hind-limb nerves. Have it examined by a vet to confirm the cause and severity, then treat accordingly.
My cat eats boiled chicken, carrot, gizzards and kibble, and suddenly vomited today
From the photo, the vomit is undigested food, usually from improper feeding or overeating causing indigestion. Withhold food for a while and give pet probiotics to balance gut flora. If vomiting continues, gastroenteritis is possible and a veterinary visit is advised.
Stray kitten’s eye was shut; I rinsed with saline but this morning still oozes pus
Kitten eye pus may come from conjunctivitis, keratitis, rhinotracheitis, or panleukopenia; as a former stray, virus is likely. A vet check is urged; if not possible, use boric acid rinse and pet eye drops.