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What to do if a parrot fish’s eye is swollen?
A parrot fish's swollen eye may stem from water quality, injury, infection, parasites, or vitamins. Fix the cause, improve water and treat accordingly.
My dog suddenly has weak hind legs with no injury
Sudden hind-leg weakness may be trauma (spine/bone), age-related degeneration, calcium deficiency, or rarely nerve disease. Check for wounds/swelling; see a vet for cause-based treatment.
Could my cat’s stomatitis be from dust in a new bed or from a chill?
Stomatitis has many causes - mechanical, physical or chemical irritation, or other diseases. Sharp objects, hot food or irritant drugs can burn the mouth; calicivirus or B-vitamin lack can also trigger it.
What ointment for a dog’s dry, cracked nose?
A dry cracked nose can be low water, vitamin lack, skin disease, or distemper aftermath. Add water, wipe with saline, and apply glycerin or a rich nose balm; see a vet if frequent.
What Causes a Dog’s Lip Ulcers?
Lip ulcers come from poor diet, vitamin lack, mouth trauma, or infection. They make eating hard, so treat promptly, switch to soft easy-to-digest food, and avoid irritating the sore.
My cat has many blackhead-like black dots in its mouth and eats little.
Black dots may be food residue, pigmentation, or vitamin lack. Rinse with water for food residue; pigmentation is normal; vitamin E or other deficiency needs supplementation.
What Causes a Dog to Arch Its Back?
What causes a dog to arch its back? There are many reasons a dog arches its back, but it certainly means the dog is uncomfortable. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.
How to Remove Dog Dandruff
Dog dandruff shows up as white, flaky specks in the coat and can come from dry weather, poor nutrition, harsh shampoos, mites, or vitamin gaps. To clear it, keep up with parasite control, balance the diet, and brush regularly — and see a vet if it keeps getting worse.
Will a Swollen Turtle Eye Heal on Its Own?
A turtle's swollen eye will not heal by itself—it is usually caused by poor water quality, fighting, or vitamin A deficiency (in tortoises). Fix the water, apply erythromycin or chlortetracycline eye ointment, separate fighters, and add vitamin A to the diet; see a vet if it does not improve.
What to Do When Your Rabbit’s Mouth Is Sore or Cracked
A rabbit with a sore or cracked mouth needs prompt checking and treatment, or the problem can worsen. Common causes are a vitamin-deficient diet, poor oral hygiene, and dehydration; treatment means switching to vitamin-rich greens and hay, cleaning the mouth, encouraging water, and providing chew toys to keep teeth worn.