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My cat was fine yesterday, but today its back has turned black in patches and the fur is darkening. What’s wrong?
Because the fur changed suddenly, first check whether the darkening is from dirt, paint, dye or ink. Try wiping with water or pet wipes; if it smears and comes off it is just dirty and a bath will do. If it won't come off, part the fur to inspect the skin for redness, itching, rash or scabs, which suggests skin disease or follicle problems needing a vet.
Why Is My Parrot Fish’s Belly Swollen?
A swollen parrot-fish belly means overfeeding and indigestion, pregnancy, or gut disease. Stop feeding and medicate for indigestion, ease water changes during pregnancy, and use norfloxacin or a stronger mix for enteritis - but find the cause first.
Why Is My Cat Ignoring Me, and What to Do
A cat may ignore you by nature, out of anger, illness, a new home, spoiling, new motherhood, or night habits. If a friendly cat suddenly pulls away, suspect anger or sickness and check it - and respect a new mom's space.
How to Treat Arowana Fin Rot?
Arowana fin rot is hard to fully avoid, a common disease. Our veterinarian explains the basic causes and prevention of fin rot.
How should a beginner raise a Golden Retriever?
Needs knowledge: prepare essentials (food, bowls, bed, leash, toys); choose quality kibble and feed per guide; feed on schedule, not too much; bathe, trim nails, clean ears; walk daily for exercise.
When is a Golden Retriever considered blow-dried?
Blow-dry means coat fully dry, no damp feel. After bath, towel-dry then use dryer at suitable temp/speed. Keep combing during drying to ensure full dryness and avoid tangles.
One side of my turtle’s nose is blocked and sometimes bubbles—is it a cold?
A turtle with a cold shows blocked nose, runny nose, reduced appetite, less activity, limb weakness and refusal to eat. Your turtle's blocked nose and bubbles suggest a cold. Raise water temperature and give more sunlight; mild cases recover as immunity improves. If no relief, use cold medicine (e.g., cold-relief granules or banlangen) in bath water, keeping temperature suitable.
What Causes Sunken Eyes in Arowana, and How to Treat It?
If the keeper finds the arowana's eyes sunken, treat at once, as it can be fatal. What causes it and how to treat? Our veterinarian explains sunken eyes in arowana.
How to Treat Arowana Tail Rot Disease
Tail rot is a common arowana disease; without timely treatment it is hard to cure and may threaten life. What causes it and how to treat and prevent? Our veterinarian details the methods.
Will a turtle die from drinking a small amount of amoxicillin solution?
With a reasonable medicinal bath dose, a turtle that drinks a little of the diluted amoxicillin water is usually fine, since amoxicillin itself is not harmful to turtles; only overdoses that the turtle cannot metabolize build up in the liver and kidneys and become toxic. However, some turtles allergic to penicillin can die, so keep observing.