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Guinea pig is abnormally thin and has trouble standing on its hind legs
Abnormal hind-leg standing in a guinea pig may be caused by malnutrition or a skeletal problem. Given the noticeable weight loss you described, malnutrition is quite likely, especially a deficiency of vitamin C, so supplementing nutrition and vitamin C is important. A veterinary checkup is recommended to confirm the cause.
Lately my dog eats and drinks little, is easily startled, and trembles when scared, and isn’t as lively as before—what’s wrong?
Based on your description, the dog may be stressed, but nerve inflammation (neuritis) is also possible. Severe fright can cause tremors, but not eating/drinking usually signals illness—see a vet to find the cause. If it won't eat long, it needs IV fluids to avoid dehydration.
My hamster’s eyes were inflamed; I accidentally used an alcohol swab to clean them and now its hind legs won’t move.
Alcohol is irritating and shouldn't be used on a hamster's eyes. The paralyzed hind legs may be from other issues—spinal, nerve, or nutritional problems. See a vet to find the cause; spinal or nerve damage and nutrient deficiency can both cause hind-leg paralysis.
Persistent dry hacking cough, no vomiting, eating normally, hasn’t pooped in two days
A dog's cough is usually caused by respiratory or cardiopulmonary disease. When a dog has a respiratory infection, it is usually accompanied by coughing, a runny nose, and sneezing. Respiratory infections include bronchitis, pharyngitis, and laryngitis, all of which can cause a dog to cough. If the dog coughs continuously or the cough is severe, take it to a vet promptly for targeted treatment based on the examination.
What if a cat has soft stools all the time?
Chronic soft stools can come from poor diet, gastroenteritis, parasites, or pancreatitis. Untreated, it may worsen to diarrhea, watery stool, or blood. Long-term cases from diet or chronic gastritis can cause malnutrition and affect development. Get fecal, X-ray, and blood tests.
Please help — home for two days, lots of eye discharge, constant tearing, not eating (only occasional water), hiding, won’t let me touch or wipe, sneezing, normally purrs
From the symptoms this is likely a respiratory disease, possibly feline rhinotracheitis. Get a vet exam and targeted treatment. A common cold needs cat cold medicine plus warmth; a viral disease needs antiviral and symptomatic care.
My dog has a bit of a runny nose and started vomiting the second day home
Runny nose with yellow vomit can come from a cold, gut issues, or infection. First suspect diet change; fast the dog briefly and clear nasal discharge, then watch. If no improvement, see a vet.
What happens if a cat has an oral tumor?
Oral tumors may cause swelling, pain, bleeding, drooling, and reduced appetite. If it ulcerates, infection, bad breath, and tissue necrosis can follow. Malignant tumors may metastasize, causing organ failure and death. Get a cytology exam to plan treatment.
A one-week-old kitten suddenly started opening its mouth and crying and kicking its legs for no reason, and the umbilical area keeps bleeding (because it was cut a bit short)
If a newborn kitten is bleeding because the umbilical cord was cut too short, apply pressure to stop the bleeding. If pressure doesn't work, inject a hemostatic drug and apply a powdered anti-inflammatory hemostatic medication locally, then bandage — for example, crush pet-specific amoxicillin clavulanate into powder and apply it for its anti-inflammatory effect. During this time, watch the mother cat and don't let her lick the kitten's wound. If the kitten's symptoms don't ease or other abnormal symptoms appear, take it to a vet promptly.
Its nose is dry and cracked with some peeling, appetite is okay, it doesn’t like to move — maybe the hind legs keep trembling and it can’t walk far. Sometimes it vomits.
A dry, cracked dog nose can be caused by high outside temperatures, insufficient water intake, a cold or fever, or other illnesses. Judge the cause from the actual situation; if it is from a dry environment, apply some moisturizer and give the dog more water. If the dog has a fever, provide physical cooling or fever-reducing medicine promptly. In addition, based on your description the dog also shows vomiting and trembling, so in this case take it to a vet for a thorough examination and targeted treatment based on the results.