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Eyes inflamed with discharge, then yellow stuff blocks the nose, sneezes while eating and sprays food, sleeps a lot, eats little
Eye inflammation, more discharge, frequent sneezing, and sleepiness are mainly upper respiratory infection or feline rhinotracheitis; if unvaccinated, rhinotracheitis is likely. A vet check and antiviral treatment are needed.
What happens if a kitten is run over by a car?
A run-over kitten may suffer local fractures if only tail or limbs are hit, spinal damage causing paralysis if the spine is hit, or fatal internal injury if the abdomen is hit. See a vet at once.
Just-over-two-month kitten, big breathing movements, sleeps all day, drinks often, slightly less appetite, ate little canned food, belly a bit large; is it fluid buildup?
With big abdominal movement, lethargy, less appetite, more drinking, and no vaccines, contagious peritonitis cannot be ruled out; it is serious and needs a vet check, possibly IV fluids if confirmed.
Thought it was eye inflammation, but a white fleshy strip came out connected to the eye; is it inflamed eyelid or a foreign object?
The white material is likely conjunctival tissue from conjunctivitis, given the tear stains and eye discharge. Keep the diet light, clean the eyes, and use pet anti-inflammatory drops.
I want to know if it ate the wrong thing
A cat lying down crying and kicking may be in pain from spinal disease, arthritis, or muscle cramps, or neurological issues. Heat cycles can also cause calling and rhythmic kicking. See a vet if it persists.
Vomited three or four times last night and tonight, all white, very weak, can barely walk, unwilling to eat, usually fed lactose-free milk
Frequent vomiting with weakness and unsteady walking may be low blood sugar, low calcium, hairballs, or other disease; rule out panleukopenia if unvaccinated. Urgent vet care is advised.
Why are a Pug’s eyes turning white?
White eyes in a Pug may be corneal injury, keratitis, cataracts, or lens disease. A vet slit-lamp exam is needed to diagnose and avoid vision loss; senior dogs need regular checks.
A bald spot with a hole in the middle
The photo is blurry, but this may be from scratching or skin infection. Put on an Elizabethan collar and disinfect the area; if it spreads, see a vet.
No energy, no food or water
Vomiting, no eating or drinking, and lethargy may be indigestion, gastroenteritis, foreign objects, hairballs, or panleukopenia. Try fasting and probiotics first.
Doni’s right eye half-closed since afternoon, discharge and tears, only on that side; wondering if ear mites from shared cage
Eye closure and tearing have many causes including heat, irritants, and eye inflammation, not necessarily ear mites. Check the ears; if clean, ear mites are unlikely.