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Why do older dogs get tumors?
As dogs age, metabolism slows and organ systems decline, raising tumor risk. Chronic inflammation from past illness or injury can also trigger tumors over time. The most obvious sign is a lump somewhere on the body. Have a vet check it if suspected.
Why won’t my dog gain weight?
It may be a naturally high metabolism with weak fat storage, or a disease such as parasites, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism. If eating normally but still thinning, see a vet.
What happens if a dog gets mastitis?
Canine mastitis usually causes breast redness, swelling, pain, lumps, and local heat. In severe cases the milk may look abnormal in color and have a strong odor. Pain can reduce appetite and change the dog's mood (restlessness, lethargy). See a vet promptly if these signs appear.
My dog vomited first (seemed like overeating, food came out) around 9pm, then again around 3am (dark brown, he ate it back) — what’s the cause?
Based on your description, the vomiting is mainly considered to be due to overeating. Eating its own vomit the second time may simply mean the dog was hungry. Keep observing, feed in small frequent meals, and see a vet if vomiting or other abnormalities continue.
What causes a dog to cough and retch?
There are many reasons a dog may cough and retch, including respiratory infection, pneumonia, viral infection, and foreign-object blockage. If the coughing and retching are caused by a foreign-object blockage, the symptoms usually subside on their own once the object is cleared. In addition, when a dog is infected with bacteria or a virus, coughing and retching are also common. Because different causes require different treatments, take the dog to a vet promptly when you notice coughing and retching, and treat based on the examination results.
I found this cat – not sure what’s wrong with its eyes, but it looks hungry
The photo is blurry, but swollen eyelids could mean conjunctival edema, eyelid dermatitis, irritants, injury, or infection. Clean the eye with saline and use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops; if it worsens, see a vet.
A growth has appeared on my dog’s eye.
From the photo, the dog's eye has a fleshy bump, likely from eyelid hyperplasia or a tumor. Take it to a vet; surgical removal may be needed, and a biopsy can determine the nature of the growth.
It’s had diarrhea for many days, won’t eat, is listless, has uncoordinated limbs, and the stool is brownish-red. What should I do?
From the photo, the dog is passing blood, and together with fasting, lethargy, and poor coordination this is initially judged as acute gastroenteritis. If not fully vaccinated, infectious disease must also be considered. Take your dog to a vet for thorough testing and targeted treatment.
Since getting four shots on the 16th, my cat went from vomiting a few times a week while still eating, to vomiting over ten times a day. Yesterday she cried out in pain when touched, probably aching all over. She was in heat the day of the shots and hasn’t eaten since, now throwing up yellow fluid. What’s wrong?
Vomiting with pain in a cat points to digestive or liver disease, and blind medication can make it worse. The worsening vomiting risks collapse, so a vet exam is urgent to find and treat the cause.
Frequent small urination since yesterday; after medication, passed two large amounts this morning but with a pink tint
Frequent, scanty urination followed by blood in the urine suggests a urinary disease — bladder stones, urethral stones, infection, idiopathic cystitis, or tumors. Stress, low water intake, or heat can also cause it. Have a vet examine the cat to confirm the cause.