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My dog’s eyes turned blue.
Blue eyes may come from conjunctivitis, cataract, or infectious hepatitis. See a vet; conjunctivitis needs eye drops, severe cataract may need surgery, and infectious hepatitis needs high-immune serum.
My puppy vomited after eating, was dull on a walk, then twitched and vomited yellow water with diarrhea; ate a little kibble later; yesterday it rained and it sneezed.
The puppy may have caught a chill, lowering immunity and causing gastroenteritis; infectious disease is also possible. If unvaccinated, rule it out at a vet; otherwise keep it warm with broad-spectrum medication and probiotics.
The eye rim is red, with hair loss and redness on the eye and ear.
Red eye rim is likely from scratching due to itch, possibly mites. Check the ears for ear mites and deworm; use an Elizabeth collar. If the cause is unclear and symptoms worsen, see a vet.
My dog vomited and now has jelly-like sticky stool; what should I do?
Jelly-like mucus in the stool often indicates gastrointestinal mucosal ulcers, possibly from bacterial or viral enteritis or parasites. See a vet for targeted treatment; if mild, withhold food and water and use medication.
Why is my Pudding hamster getting thinner?
If it only gets thinner without other symptoms, consider aging, irregular feeding or poor nutrition, or too much exercise. It may also indicate illness; if other symptoms appear, take it to a vet promptly.
What happens if a dog gets dermatitis?
Dog dermatitis causes red, itchy skin, hair loss, and pus. The dog licks and bites the area, causing moisture and pain. Severe itch leads to anxiety and poor sleep or appetite. See a vet for a skin scraping and targeted medication; disinfect the environment.
Kitten drooling, coughing up blood, swollen gums, scratching its mouth, difficulty eating.
Based on your description, drooling, swollen gums, and difficulty eating mainly suggest stomatitis. Take the cat to a vet; severe cases may need tooth extraction plus oral anti-inflammatory spray. If only gingivitis, clean the mouth and use oral spray.
My hamster keeps scratching itself desperately for days. I deworm it and see no abnormality. Why? I am a new owner and very anxious.
Scratching may be normal self-grooming. It also signals discomfort from irritants, allergies, or skin disease. Poor bedding causes allergies; choose suitable bedding. Bacterial or fungal infection causes itch. If persistent, see a vet.
My dog keeps coughing and wheezing. What should I do?
Coughing and wheezing can be from a cold, bronchitis, or pneumonia. If no other symptoms, keep it warm and give cough medicine for a few days. If no relief or other symptoms appear, see a vet.
What is the pregnancy state of a German Shepherd?
A German Shepherd's gestation is about 2 months, with swollen breasts, a larger abdomen, changed appetite, and a sensitive belly. Some vomit temporarily. Confirm with an abdominal ultrasound; avoid strenuous exercise to prevent miscarriage.