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My cat had a bowel movement on the bed with blood and mucus in it, some formed and some watery, but its energy and appetite are fine — what could be the cause?
A cat passing stool with blood and mucus, with both formed and loose stool, could be due to parasitic infection, intestinal flora imbalance, the cat food itself, proctitis, or acute enteritis. First, do not overlook parasites just because the cat is regularly dewormed — besides common tapeworms, roundworms, or hookworms that cause intestinal ulcers and bloody stool, coccidia and giardia, which routine dewormers may not cover, can also cause diarrhea and bloody stool.
My dog ran out on its own and got bitten by another dog, and now its leg is limping — what should I do?
A dog that has been bitten by another dog and is now limping may have suffered serious damage that could involve deep muscle tissue or bone, and should be taken to a veterinary hospital immediately for a full examination and X-rays to check for internal organ injury, fractures, and muscle damage. First, do not attempt to treat it at home on your own, as a dog's teeth are quite virulent and their bite force is strong; if the dog shakes its head while biting, it usually causes tearing and puncture wounds.
My dog was bitten by a bigger dog on the chest and hind leg; it hurt to walk and to touch at first but later could be touched; how do I tell if a bone is hurt?
Being bitten and limping is serious; see a vet to catch hidden problems. Clean and disinfect the wound with saline or iodine, bandage if bleeding, and get a rabies shot if unvaccinated. Walking difficulty also warrants an exam.
My dog has a pimple on its left leg with a little scab, and blood in its stool
Bloody stool usually comes from gut disease, viral disease, or parasites, such as a gut foreign object or severe gastroenteritis, and distemper or parvovirus often include it. Get a full vet check to find the cause; do not let it worsen.
A 2-month-old Labrador with diarrhea, vomiting white foam, lethargy, no barking, no tail wagging
Diarrhea, white-foam vomit and lethargy in a 2-month-old have many causes needing clinical workup; usually acute gastroenteritis from bad diet, or viral/parasitic/toxic. If it ate spoiled or greasy food, suspect acute gastroenteritis—fast, give probiotics/anti-inflammatories, and see a vet if weak/dehydrated. If unvaccinated/un-dewormed and young, consider parvovirus, coronavirus or distemper—highly fatal—requiring hospital care.
My cat suddenly lost a patch of fur, and the exposed skin has bloody scabs
Hair loss with scabs may be dermatitis, ringworm, bacterial or parasite infection—all with shedding and crusting. Shave fur around the spot, apply antibacterial/anti-inflammatory medication and an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching. If no improvement, see a vet for blood and skin secretion tests.
My cat’s eyes suddenly widened, white fluid at the mouth, body twitching; the episode lasted under a few minutes, then after recovering its breathing was rapid—why?
Wide eyes, white fluid and twitching are signs of a seizure. Causes include heart enlargement/failure in older cats, calcium deficiency, parasites or poisoning. See a vet to find any underlying disease; e.g., ingesting pesticide or rat poison needs prompt detoxification.
Coughing, runny nose, loves to sleep, won’t eat
Cough, runny nose, lethargy and anorexia suggest respiratory infection, distemper or other disease. If vaccinated, rule out infectious disease. If unvaccinated with these signs plus fever, distemper is likely—see a vet. If it is a cold, keep warm, give dog cold medicine and plenty of water.
My dog has low spirits but eats normally; it screams when I put the leash on and sometimes when I accidentally touch it
Low spirits with screaming when leashed or touched, though the exact spot is unclear, may indicate neuritis, central nerve damage, spinal herniation or abdominal pain. Rest at home for two days without outings. If symptoms persist, see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
My cat has a scab on its hind leg that hurts when touched but does not lose hair
A painful scab without hair loss may be from injury, such as a fall while playing; observe and use an Elizabethan collar if it bites the spot. If scabs multiply or show pus and dandruff, it may be folliculitis or fungal infection—get a skin scraping at the vet.