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My cat’s eye is very swollen and I don’t know why
The swollen area covers the cat's nictitating membrane (third eyelid), which may be inflamed along with conjunctivitis. Bacterial infection, trauma, or foreign-body irritation are common causes.
Started yellow urine in June, no blood, heavy panting while sleeping, poor appetite, refusing water, occasional fainting
Yellow urine, panting, and poor appetite in a dog may indicate an underlying illness and a veterinary visit is recommended as soon as possible. Several conditions can cause these symptoms.
How long does it take for a dog’s genital pus discharge to heal?
Genital pus discharge in dogs is usually caused by infection or disease, so a prompt visit to a veterinary clinic is advised. The healing time depends on the specific cause and severity.
My cat stole a small piece of chicken bone at 3:40 am what should I do?
If a cat swallows a large chicken bone, check the throat and, within two hours, get X-rays or an endoscope at the clinic to remove it before it causes choking or blockage. If the cat is fine and you cannot go immediately, watch closely and offer water and soft food later.
Why does my dog have a lump on its leg skin?
A red, swollen lump on a dog's leg is often inflamed skin tissue from injury or infection, such as scratches, parasite bites, or bacterial or fungal infection. Secondary infection can follow, so a skin scraping at the clinic is best; meanwhile use an Elizabethan collar and disinfect.
My 5-month-old golden-shaded cat has had a runny nose and sneezing for 3 to 4 days, won’t eat, and now has clear mucus from its mouth
Yellow discharge, cough, and drooling suggest calicivirus or herpesvirus, or mixed infection. Test for both at a vet via strip or PCR and treat accordingly. If unavailable, give oral antibiotics such as cefadroxil or doxycycline with antivirals; use an oral antibacterial spray for mouth issues and feed soft food, with fluids if it eats nothing. Also rule out poisoning or foreign objects.
How long until a cat’s diabetes is cured?
Feline diabetes cannot be cured, only managed by diet and medication. Insulin is given frequently per the cat's condition and glucose. Learn injection from a vet and use prescription diabetic food to control it.
How long does it take for a Teddy’s anal inflammation to heal?
With active treatment, a Teddy's anal inflammation can heal in about a week. It may be anal gland inflammation or bacterial or viral infection, showing scooting, redness, and foul discharge. Clean with saline or iodine and use antibiotics under veterinary guidance; severe cases need a hospital.
Cat Vomited All Its Food Today and Has Blood in Its Urine
Blood in urine with vomiting is most likely from urinary blockage. Signs include licking the penis, frequent litter visits, little urine, and a full bladder.
Clicking Sounds, Dry Heaving, and Coughing
A dog coughing and dry heaving may signal a bacterial or viral respiratory infection or a foreign object scratching the esophagus. Prompt veterinary diagnosis and treatment are recommended.