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My dog is a male; yellow-green pus is dripping from his genitals. What medication should I use?
Yellow-green purulent discharge from a dog's genitals may be caused by urethritis, a urinary tract infection, or other inflammation of the urinary system. It is recommended to take the dog to a veterinary hospital for examination to confirm the cause and give targeted treatment. Pus from the urethral opening means the dog may have a suppurative urinary infection; if not treated promptly, as the condition progresses it can affect the whole body and lead to sepsis. If it is a female dog with yellow-green genital discharge, reproductive-system issues should also be considered.
My kitten is about three months old. For the last three or four days it has stopped eating and drinking and is getting thinner, though it will eat a bit of cat treat paste. Its eyes are red with discharge, it’s drooling and sneezing.
Based on your description, your kitten has contracted some disease or infection. There are many causes for red eyes, increased discharge, drooling, sneezing, reduced appetite, and lethargy - common ones include feline rhinotracheitis caused by the herpes virus, calicivirus, mycoplasma, chlamydia, other pathogen-caused respiratory diseases, stomatitis, and feline infectious peritonitis. It is recommended to take the kitten to a veterinarian promptly for examination and diagnosis. The vet can determine the kitten's health through a physical exam, blood tests, and other necessary checks, and provide corresponding treatment. While waiting to see the vet, make sure the kitten stays warm, dry, and comfortable, provide clean drinking water and soft food, and clean its eyes and nose regularly.
My cat was hit by a car, blood is covering its eyes, and its nose and mouth are bleeding – what should I do?
If a cat is in a car accident and shows symptoms such as bleeding from the mouth and nose, you can first gently clean the blood from its mouth, nose, and other areas with gauze or a clean soft cloth to prevent infection and avoid obstructing the cat's normal breathing. After that, immediately take the cat to a nearby veterinary clinic for further treatment. The veterinarian will carefully examine the cat's injuries and provide appropriate treatment and care. During this period, the owner should comfort the cat as much as possible and keep it relaxed, then follow the veterinarian's instructions for related care to help the cat recover quickly.
My cat eats, drinks, and jumps around fine – it just hasn’t pooped in two days, and its urine is normal.
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) comes in two forms, wet and dry. Wet FIP mainly shows symptoms such as difficulty breathing, weight loss, and an enlarged abdomen; if a male cat is affected, scrotal swelling may also appear. Dry FIP mainly shows fever, weight loss, cloudy eyes, and granulomas in the abdominal cavity. The cat may also show poor spirits and lethargy. FIP is a fairly serious disease that can lead to death. Therefore, if you notice the above symptoms in your cat, it is best to take it to a veterinary hospital as soon as possible. Based on your description, the cat only has the symptom of not defecating, which is very likely caused by constipation - it is recommended to give it more water and an appropriate amount of probiotics.
My cat has red itchy spots between ears and eyes that worsened with ointments—what is it?
Classic ringworm shows irregular bald patches, red or brown, very itchy, spreading. Your description does not match ringworm. With many medications used, the skin may be irritated by them, damaging follicles and barrier. See a vet to confirm the cause and treat specifically.
My cat’s eyes are red, tearing, and won’t open
Red, tearing, crusty, closed eyes usually mean irritant (dust, fur) or bacterial/viral eye disease. If no fever or appetite loss, rinse with saline, wipe crust, then apply neomycin sulfate drops 4-6 times daily, with a collar to stop rubbing. Feed light food; if no relief in days, see a vet.
When is cat breeding considered inbreeding?
In cat breeding, relatedness within 3 generations counts as inbreeding; for some purebreds like Persian and Siamese the rule is stricter, requiring at least 5 generations apart. Inbreeding can cause genetic defects and raise hereditary disease risk, so avoid it; for cats not meant for breeding, spay or neuter.
What happens if a kitten gets feline panleukopenia (cat plague)?
Panleukopenia is highly contagious and often fatal, infecting cats. Kittens show high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, poor appetite, breathing difficulty, sleepiness, red eyes, more eye discharge, weakness; some have respiratory signs. Take to a vet at once; no specific cure, only supportive and symptomatic care to boost immunity.
My cat has black clumps by its nose and sneezes a lot but otherwise seems fine
Black clumps by the nose are usually nasal discharge mixed with dust and litter—normal crust. If sneezing often without runny eyes, cough, it may be litter dust irritating; wiping and clean environment help. If clumps won't wipe off, or with sores, eczema, frequent sneezing or runny nose, see a vet for skin and respiratory checks.
Why won’t my cat open its eyes and why does it tear up constantly?
Frequent tearing and not opening eyes has causes: 1) ingrown eyelashes irritating the eye—pluck them; 2) eye trauma causing pain; 3) a foreign body or allergen in the environment; 4) conjunctivitis, keratitis or other eye disease. If tearing persists, see a vet.