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My rabbit keeps sneezing at night, scratching, licking, and washing its face but has no runny nose
Rabbit sneezing is usually from a cold, allergy, foreign irritation, or rhinitis. Keep it warm and remove irritants from its environment; if symptoms persist and it looks unwell, see a vet.
My dog passed jelly-like blood two hours after deworming, about twice overnight, small amount
Blood in the stool after deworming may mean the drug irritated the gut; if the dog is otherwise normal it usually recovers in 2-3 days on soft food. Severe or persistent symptoms could indicate enteritis from parasites and need a vet.
My rabbit was diagnosed with kidney failure, gallbladder damage, gastric impaction, and cecal bloating, can it be treated
The rabbit's condition is very severe with multiple organ complications, so the recovery rate is low. Follow the vet's advice and treat actively; if there is no improvement within three days, the prognosis is poor.
My dog’s eye ulcer healed but later turned blue and the white is no longer visible
A dog that cannot show the white of its eye likely has a dilated pupil, usually from high eye pressure, blue eye disease, or keratitis. High pressure is often a precursor to glaucoma and can cause blindness, so prompt veterinary eye care is needed.
Sneezing, trembling
Sneezing and trembling may be a chill/cold or viral infection (herpes, calici). Young age, avoid drugs; keep warm, add protein and vitamins, observe 2 days. If no improvement or runny nose/eyes, see a vet for the pathogen then medicate.
Makes a rumbling sound, seems to cough
Coughing with rumbling suggests respiratory or cardio-pulmonary disease. See a vet for the cause. If inconvenient, try pet doxycycline at home and observe; if no relief, see a vet.
Also sneezing these two days, less interactive, a bit wilted
Uneven eyes, sneezing, low energy may be feline herpesvirus (cat flu). Symptoms: more eye discharge, sneezing, cough, runny nose, fever. See a vet; if confirmed, antivirals, antibiotics, symptomatic care at the hospital.
Will a cut throat be life-threatening
If the throat is lightly poked without bleeding, clean, disinfect, apply antibiotic; avoid infection. Large bleeding wound: press to stop bleeding, then vet. A pierced throat prevents eating and causes infection/fistula; see a vet promptly for serious injury.
My dog suddenly got excited, scratched the bed and sofa, and now trembles
Sudden abnormal excitement, scratching, trembling likely indicates acute encephalitis, nerve injury, or epilepsy. Consult a vet promptly; do not medicate blindly to avoid harm.
Ear hematoma, vomiting, weak body, wobbly walking, bleeding from the ear canal
Ear hematoma can come from ear mites, otitis, scratches, or ear tumors. Mites and otitis cause itching and scratching that rupture vessels; a fight can also rupture them. See a vet for diagnosis and treatment.