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My 4.5-month-old dog vomited yellow fluid and foam since yesterday, got gentamicin and probiotics, stopped vomiting but still lethargic and not eating
Vomiting yellow fluid and foam with no eating or energy means the dog is sick—gut issues, parasites, or infection. If symptoms return after medication, treatment may be incomplete; see a vet to confirm the cause and avoid worsening.
Brought a one-month-old kitten home, this behind the ear, applied iodine
The iodine hides the view, but if there is dandruff, redness, or hair loss, suspect bacterial or fungal infection. Use a Wood's lamp for green fluorescence (fungus), then antifungal meds. If unsure, disinfect and apply pet antibacterial ointment; see a vet if worse.
My dog has diarrhea with bloody water, and its eyes have some red blood vessels and discharge
Diarrhea with bloody water in dogs can be caused by acute hemorrhagic enteritis, parasite infection, foreign-body damage to the gut lining, or a viral infection. Red eyes with heavy discharge may simply be bacterial conjunctivitis, but could also relate to a systemic infection from gut inflammation. If the dog is unvaccinated, consider distemper or parvovirus and see a vet promptly. If a vet visit is impossible, symptomatic meds like pet amoxicillin-clavulanate, neomycin sulfate, or cefadroxil with bismuth carbonate for diarrhea, plus neomycin or hydrocortisone eye drops, may help.
How can I prevent arthritis in my dog?
Prevent arthritis with regular checkups, warmth, moderate exercise, and weight control. For at-risk dogs, get regular exams to catch early signs; avoid long periods on the floor and keep warm/dry; exercise moderately without overdoing it or letting the dog become obese, which wears joints.
What should I do if my dog ate a sprouted raw potato?
Eating a sprouted raw potato can poison a dog, so inducing vomiting is generally advised right away. If the best window for vomiting has passed, take the dog to a veterinary hospital promptly to decide whether gastric lavage or laxatives are needed, and begin detox treatment in time. If poisoning symptoms appear, detoxify immediately, as delay can be fatal. If no abnormalities show up and the exam is clear, no treatment is needed.
Its eye won’t open, pus is flowing, and when I peel it open I can barely see the eyeball; it’s swollen.
Pus and closed eyes can come from eye inflammation, trauma, immune disease, conjunctivitis, keratitis, or herpes virus. A vet eye exam is needed for targeted treatment.
My kitten was bitten, won’t eat, vomits after a little food, can’t pass stool, and can’t walk
Based on your description - vomiting, stopped defecation, and inability to walk after being bitten by another cat - it is best to take the kitten to a veterinary hospital promptly. The kitten may have developed an illness from severe fright, and if the other cat carries a disease or virus, the kitten could become infected. Have it examined soon to understand its condition and apply the right treatment.
Why are there white crusts in my dog’s fur?
White crusts on the skin are likely from parasite or fungal infection. Get a microscope exam at the vet. Fungal crusts need antifungal meds; without treatment infection spreads. Parasitic crusts need deworming.
My dog was hit by a car in the hind leg, eats very little, has lost weight, and has a small lump on one side of its belly – what could be wrong and what should I do?
A lump on the belly after being hit by a car may be local swelling or a hematoma from the impact, or it could indicate a tear in the abdominal wall or internal injury. The photos also show the external wounds are fairly serious and would likely need stitches. It is best to take the dog to a veterinary hospital promptly for an examination so treatment can be based on the findings, rather than delaying and risking worse outcomes.
How good is Xinchongzhikang Albendazole tablets?
Xinchongzhikang Albendazole tablets are a fairly affordable domestic pet internal dewormer, mainly targeting tapeworms, roundworms, whipworms, pinworms, and other nematodes. According to market feedback, the deworming effect is clear and pets accept it well, which also shows the palatability is good. But because of individual differences, a few pets may show adverse reactions after taking it. Therefore, when giving your pet a dewormer, strictly follow the dosage on the label; if a cat shows severe vomiting, lethargy, or other adverse reactions after deworming, take it to a vet promptly.