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My cat’s drool smells foul and only flows at night — what could it be?
Foul-smelling drooling usually points to oral or digestive problems such as gingivitis, periodontitis, or mouth ulcers. Check the mouth, keep it clean, and see a vet if it doesn't improve.
My dog just started vomiting and having diarrhea today—what should I do?
Vomiting and diarrhea in dogs can result from gastroenteritis, parasites, viral infections, or contagious diseases. Have your dog examined by a vet to identify the cause, or use pet-specific antiemetic and antidiarrheal medication at home if a clinic visit isn't possible. Seek veterinary care promptly if symptoms don't improve.
What should I do if my hamster falls off a tricycle?
First check your hamster for injuries after a fall; unsteady walking or blood from the nose or mouth suggests a fracture or internal injury requiring urgent veterinary care. If there are no obvious symptoms, monitor it at home. For minor external wounds, clean and disinfect them.
Can I give my three-month-old, one-to-two-pound puppy children’s fever medicine, and will a cool wet towel on his belly help?
If your dog has only a mild fever (a rise of no more than 1°C), you can help bring it down with physical cooling—wipe the abdomen and paw pads with alcohol and monitor the temperature closely. If the temperature rises by more than 1°C, take your dog to the vet promptly to avoid delaying treatment. Children's fever medicine is not recommended, because it is easy to overdose and risk poisoning your dog.
My four- to five-month-old puppy has cloudy white eyes, can’t see, keeps them shut, bumps into things, has pus-like discharge, and keeps scratching at its eyes—what’s wrong?
Based on the description and photos, your puppy may have infectious canine hepatitis. Take it to a vet for further examination and targeted treatment based on the cause and severity. High-titer immune serum given early in the disease is very effective, but once clear clinical signs appear the prognosis is much poorer. Other measures include liver-support therapy, antiviral treatment, controlling secondary infection, jaundice management, and keratitis treatment.
Why Does My Cat Have Brown Tear Stains and Eye Discharge?
If a cat's tears are exposed to air they may oxidize and turn brown, so first rinse the eyes with saline solution. If tearing or discharge persists, consider a bacterial or viral infection. When both the eyes and nose produce more discharge and the eyes are red and swollen, herpesvirus infection is likely—take the cat to the vet, and use antiviral medication if the cause is viral.
What causes skin redness and swelling on my dog?
Red, swollen skin in dogs can come from mechanical injury, insect bites, parasites, or bacterial or fungal infection. Put an Elizabethan collar on your dog to stop licking and worsening the infection, clean the area with saline, disinfect with povidone-iodine, and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. If there's no improvement, take your dog to the vet for targeted treatment.
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 cat vomited yellow liquid twice, less than a week apart — what’s wrong?
Yellow vomit in cats is commonly caused by indigestion, an empty stomach, gastroenteritis, stress, pancreatitis, or liver and kidney problems. Feed your cat on a regular schedule and seek veterinary care if vomiting persists.
My pregnant cat had diarrhea, then a new puppy arrived, and now she won’t eat, is in pain, and can’t sit — what’s wrong?
Your cat's diarrhea and abdominal pain are most likely caused by a gastrointestinal problem rather than the pregnancy itself, possibly from indigestion, improper diet, or stress. Because miscarriage or difficult labor cannot be ruled out, she should be seen by a veterinarian promptly.