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I bought a cat from the market; it has had no appetite and looks lethargic, sleeping from morning to night. How can I tell if the cat is sick?
Cats hide illness well, so judge by: 1) sleep time - sick cats are more sleepy; if no other signs, keep watching, but two days of low spirits suggests illness. 2) Temperature - fever shows appetite loss, sleepiness, very dry nose, hot ears. 3) Less grooming, curling, or 'hen-squat' are signs. 4) Watch diet, stool, urine, and signs like vomiting, retching, cough, runny nose; if any, it is sick and needs a vet.
My hamster has been kept over a year; last week its eye was slightly inflamed. I read online to use saline, but none was available locally, so I bought levofloxacin eye drops and used them three times daily. It worsened, and now the eyeball is shrunken, probably blind, the eye stays open and protruding. Last night the saline arrived and I applied some, then it seemed to bleed. I am a student and just want to know how long it can live; there is no vet nearby and I can only use saline and eye drops.
From your description, the hamster's eye may be conjunctivitis with secondary tissue adhesion, a complication after eye inflammation, worsened by poor care and wrong medicine. Tight adhesion may stop the pupil from dilating and contracting, and without professional eye exam and surgery it may die after a while. Hamsters are tiny with low self-healing. Use pet-specific cleaner, not human eye drops; if no improvement, see a vet.
What happens if a dog drinks medicated bath water?
If a dog drinks medicated bath water, it may cause poisoning, nausea, vomiting, and other reactions. Different drug ingredients have different effects, so take it to a nearby vet quickly with the product packaging or label. Large amounts may need emergency care like gastric lavage or injections.
Is a Cat That Won’t Gain Weight Sick?
A cat that stays thin may be sick, but not always. Sometimes it eats a lot yet takes in too little nutrition, for example on long-term low-quality kibble. Here are the common reasons a cat stays slim.
Signs Your Cat Is Aging
As cats age into their senior years they show many signs of decline, such as weaker vision and hearing and longer sleep. Here are the signs of an aging cat.
What to Prepare Before Adopting a Cat
Before adopting, decide on the type, age, and sex of cat you want and have supplies ready—bowl, litter box, litter, and bed. Right after adoption, confirm the vaccine status and take the cat for a health check before bringing it home. Then give it time and quiet to settle in, feed kittens kitten food and skip baths, secure doors and windows, and plan to spay or neuter once it matures.
How long does it take for a dog’s microchip implant wound to heal?
The implant wound usually heals in 24-48 hours. Have a skilled vet at a large, proper clinic do it. The chip stores pedigree, birth, health, history, and owner contact for identification.
My cat can’t urinate, only drips a little, and I can’t feel the bladder
Trouble urinating may signal urinary disease; male cats are at high risk. More than 24 hours without urine needs emergency vet care to avoid kidney failure.
How long does a cat need medication for urethritis?
Treatment cycle is about a week, longer if severe. During treatment, give anti-inflammatory and anti-infection medicine continuously, plus IV and urethral flushing to relieve symptoms. If blood in urine, also give hemostatic medicine. Follow vet's guidance and do not stop medication casually.
How long does it take for a dog to recover from onion poisoning?
Mild onion poisoning in dogs usually recovers in about 3 days. Poisoned dogs typically pass red-colored urine. Once you notice onion poisoning, take your dog to a veterinary hospital promptly. If treated quickly, vomiting induction and gastric lavage can help; if hours have passed, medication is needed for anemia and jaundice.