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Why is there little hair and very short whiskers around my cat’s mouth?
Hair loss around the mouth can come from fungal or parasite infection, allergy, or vitamin deficiency. A Wood's lamp or skin scrape confirms fungus; a vet visit helps if unsure.
My hamster makes puffing sounds while eating; not sure why, I have a video of the sound.
Soft puffing while chewing is normal (breathing with chewing), but loud/frequent sounds may mean infection like a cold. Squeak-like sounds may be diaphragm spasm from vitamin deficiency or chills.
Why do my dog’s paw pads crack?
Cracking comes from friction of frequent running, dry climate drying the skin, or vitamin deficiency/poor diet lowering pad elasticity. Care by applying a dog-specific paw moisturizer to keep pads moist.
What causes bad breath in a Pomeranian?
Pomeranian bad breath may come from poor oral hygiene, or diseases like gingivitis, periodontitis, cavities, or gastritis. Vitamin deficiency is another cause. If the owner does not clean the mouth, food debris builds up and causes odor and even oral disease, leading to persistent bad breath.
Why does my rabbit bite its companion’s fur?
May just be grooming—normal. To avoid swallowing too much fur (hairballs), give hairball paste. If over-chewing, consider vitamin deficiency → wool-eating disease (trichophagia); supplement vitamins. Also, during heat or before birth, does may pull their own/companion's fur.
What are the symptoms of rabbit stomatitis?
Rabbit stomatitis shows as red, swollen gums, mucosal ulcers, and mouth blisters; because of painful ulcers the rabbit drools and its appetite suffers. Untreated, it wastes away from poor nutrition and may dehydrate and die. Adjust the diet to soft, easy-to-chew food; stomatitis is often from vitamin deficiency, so supplement vitamins.
My 8-month dog started wobbling a month ago, got worse, now cannot stand, limbs stiff, urinates lying down; after I bought medicine and helped it walk, it can now walk but still wobbles
Wobbling, inability to stand, and not using the paw pads may be from nervous-system problems, neuritis, bone issues, or vitamin deficiency. Take the dog to a vet at once for a full exam including neuro and bone assessment, and possibly blood tests, X-ray, or MRI. Treatment may include medication, acupuncture, or physical therapy.
My cat has a red patch on its tongue — maybe scratched — but otherwise seems fine
A red patch on a cat's tongue can be an ulcer from viral or bacterial stomatitis, from low water and too much meat causing heat, or from vitamin deficiency. It may also be a cut from a hard object or self-biting. If a scratch is suspected, keep the mouth clean with a pet oral spray or anti-inflammatory to prevent infection.
Why do cats develop stomatitis?
Feline stomatitis has many causes: mechanical, physical, or chemical irritation, or secondary disease. Sharp objects (fish bones, nails, glass) can infect the oral mucosa; burns or caustic chemicals also trigger it; it may follow calicivirus or B-vitamin deficiency. Observe symptoms to judge the cause.
My cat is about four months old; after recovering from panleukopenia its head trembles, hind legs are weak, and it walks with difficulty
After feline panleukopenia, head tremor, hind-leg weakness, and walking difficulty may be side effects of too many antibiotics during treatment, damaging the nerves or causing osteopathy—aftermath needing time and rehab. It can also be severe malnutrition or weakness (anemic, underfed), so give high-quality food and vet-advised blood and calcium supplements; or B-vitamin deficiency causing neuritis, needing vitamins. If it persists or worsens, see a vet.