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My cat has been coughing for half a year and vomiting blood for the past month – what could be wrong?
Coughing followed by vomiting blood with otherwise normal appetite and energy can stem from a lower respiratory infection, a foreign body, parasites or a tumor. A full veterinary workup is needed to find the cause.
Why are my cat’s liver values high?
High liver values can signal feline infectious peritonitis or hepatitis raising liver enzymes, or liver injury and anesthesia effects. Follow vet treatment closely.
My dog suddenly stopped eating, then vomited yellow fluid at night, had loose stools, drank cold water, improved with injections, but relapsed when stopped. Now it will not eat and is listless.
Recurring vomiting and diarrhea with appetite loss suggest gastritis or digestive disorder needing a vet diagnosis. Guessing at medication can harm the dog.
My dog walks okay but sways when standing, drinks water, and has a poor appetite. What could be wrong?
Unsteady standing and poor appetite in a dog can have several causes, including low blood sugar from not eating and mineral deficiencies. If glucose water does not help, a veterinary check is advised.
Why is my dog having difficulty breathing and frequent vomiting?
Gastritis alone rarely causes breathing difficulty; pneumonia, pleural effusion, or ascites are more likely. Seek veterinary diagnosis and, if needed, drain the fluid. Prompt care prevents the condition from worsening.
My dog won’t eat or drink and is dehydrated; I gave it some water with a syringe.
A dog that won't eat or drink and becomes dehydrated needs veterinary fluid therapy and a diagnosis of the underlying cause. Prolonged dehydration leads to other health problems. Find and treat the cause to restore appetite.
Why does my leopard gecko have a white film over its eye?
A white film on a leopard gecko's eye is often from injury or infection. Rinse with saline or apply erythromycin or chlortetracycline eye ointment. If it doesn't improve, see a vet.
Red spots on dog’s body, scratching, hair loss at wound sites, low energy, slight trembling
From the photo, the skin issue likely comes from an allergy with possible infection. Get a skin scraping at a vet and use an Elizabethan collar meanwhile.
What causes a dog to lose its sense of smell?
Loss of smell can come from aging, illness (colds, sinusitis), medication effects, or irritating environments. If symptoms appear, take the dog to a vet for examination.
Why does my cat have many black dots around its eyes?
The blurry photo shows one eye shut and the other with a cloudy pupil; the black dots may be discharge or a disease sign. The eye issue is serious; get a detailed vet eye exam.