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Why is my dog shedding skin and fur on its nose and body, and what medicine helps?
This is likely a fungal or mange (mite) skin infection, often from a damp unclean home, vitamin deficiency, or missed flea/tick prevention. If you can't see a vet, try veterinary B-complex orally plus a skin spray; bathe with a medicated wash and do external deworming after 3 days. Use an Elizabethan collar.
Why is my kitten sneezing and runny-nosed but still very energetic?
A sneezing, runny-nosed kitten that is still lively may just be chilled or nose-irritated; move it somewhere warm and watch. If discharge increases, with coughing or low energy, see a vet — it could be calicivirus, herpesvirus, mycoplasma, or chlamydia, which unvaccinated kittens catch easily.
What causes a dog to leak urine?
Urine leakage can be physiological or pathological. First, many dogs dribble when very excited, especially puppies and seniors with weak muscle/nerve control; this is normal — just clean them up. Second, urinary or nerve diseases such as cystitis, urethral stones, UTI, spinal injury, disc disease or spinal tumor can cause leakage; see a vet to find the root cause and treat.
What should I do if my puppy has diarrhea, vomiting, and won’t eat?
Take a puppy with diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite to the vet promptly, do not medicate blindly. The cause could be many things; in an unvaccinated puppy it is often viral enteritis, which is common and dangerous, so early diagnosis matters.
What causes canine encephalitis?
Canine encephalitis is inflammation inside the brain, often from an untreated head injury leading to meningitis, or from ingesting nerve-damaging substances or mycoplasma infection. Symptoms include lethargy, poor appetite, fever, unsteady gait, and in severe cases seizures or stiffness.
What medicine should I give a cat that is vomiting?
Cat vomiting can be caused by hairballs, internal parasites, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or feline distemper, so do not give medicine at random before the cause is known. If the cat is otherwise normal and the vomit contains hair or threads, try hairball paste and observe. If there is no improvement, withhold food and water for half a day, then give pet anti-inflammatory and anti-vomiting medication.
How to tell if a cat has ringworm?
Signs include itchy skin, hair loss, and dandruff; you may feel hard bumps. A Wood's lamp showing fluorescent green indicates fungal infection. Isolate the cat and treat with antifungal medication; see a vet.
What to Do About Eczema in Dogs
If your dog develops eczema, take it to a vet to confirm the cause, then treat with vet-recommended topical and oral medication such as fluocinonide or betamethasone cream and dexamethasone or prednisone tablets. Support healing with skin hygiene, a hypoallergenic diet, an Elizabethan collar, and a clean, low-allergen environment.
Can a kitten’s broken bone heal on its own?
A kitten's fracture can sometimes heal on its own, but don't wait for it. Get a vet DR (X-ray) exam to decide treatment. Minor sprains or hairline fractures may self-heal, but comminuted fractures or torn ligaments need prompt intervention.
What should I do if my puppy is listless and won’t eat?
A listless puppy that won't eat is very likely sick, since puppies have weak immunity and a higher risk of infection. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, a runny nose or coughing, and take the puppy to a vet promptly to rule out distemper or parvovirus. A puppy under one month old may simply have low blood sugar from poor nutrition.