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My one-and-a-half-month-old kitten ate at 6, vomited two hours later with sudden rapid breathing. Any first aid?
Vomiting with rapid breathing suggests digestive or respiratory issues; unvaccinated kittens need infectious-disease checks. See a vet promptly; if delayed, try pet anti-vomit meds then get full treatment.
My Hamster Has a Lump on Its Neck – What Could It Be?
A neck lump may be swollen lymph nodes, an allergic reaction to external parasites, or a post-injury cyst. Have a vet examine it to decide medication or surgery. Also, too much high-calorie food causes internal heat and neck lumps - avoid overfeeding calories.
I want to ask whether this is something stuck in there or a skin disease.
From the photo the cat's symptoms look like fungal or bacterial infection. Clean the paw pad to tell scab from foreign object; remove objects, medicate scabs, and get a skin smear at a vet. Keep a collar on during treatment.
Tear stains around the eyes and also sneezing
Tear stains with sneezing mainly suggest a respiratory infection; unvaccinated cats may have calicivirus. At home, try cat cold medicine and warmth; see a vet if no relief or worsening.
What medicine should I give a dog with a urinary tract infection?
Common UTI drugs are anti-inflammatories and anti-infectives like amoxicillin and enrofloxacin, but causes differ. See a vet for the cause; stones may need surgery plus post-op antibiotics.
A patch under the eye went bald and the dog scratched it until it bled. What is this and how is it treated?
Baldness below the eye with itching is mainly considered to be from fungal or parasite infection. Fungal infection shows ringworm patches with gray scales and hair loss; use a Wood's lamp to confirm, then antifungal medication after shaving. An Elizabethan collar prevents scratching.
Not eating, no energy, and a damp mouth.
Not eating, low energy, and a wet mouth may come from heat, oral inflammation, or gastrointestinal inflammation; an infectious disease is possible if unvaccinated. Calicivirus can also irritate the mouth. See a vet promptly.
Found a Stray Kitten Under a Month Old—Drinks Some Milk, Runny Nose, One Eye Barely Opens. Any Recommended Medicine? (Urgent)
The kitten may have cat flu, a serious young-kitten infection. Get infectious-disease screening at a vet; if confirmed, start antivirals (interferon plus antibiotics) with supportive care right away.
After the fracture, other areas have gone down in swelling, but the fractured wound area has not yet subsided.
If you suspect a hamster fracture, take it for an X-ray to decide internal or external fixation. For mild cases at home, bind the area with a board and give oral anti-inflammatories, though deformity may result. Yunnan Baiyao spray can help reduce swelling.
Skin infection.
Red, hair-loss skin problems in dogs can come from bacterial or fungal infection, allergies, or parasites. Get a skin exam and targeted treatment; use antibacterials for bacteria, deworm for parasites, and an Elizabethan collar if it scratches.