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My 14-month-old kitten urinates often but only a little each time; otherwise normal – what’s wrong?
Frequent, small urination may be urinary stones, cystitis or urethritis; get urine and X-ray tests. Stones may need surgery; infections need antibiotics, painkillers and diuretics, plus more water.
My kitten scratched its eye corner, nose and mouth and now has inflammation and fever – what should I do?
Surface scratches rarely cause fever; persistent fever suggests calicivirus or FIP. Take it to a vet, especially with increased eye/nose discharge.
My kitten’s front leg and chin are swollen, its limbs are weak and it vomits – what’s wrong?
Swollen leg and chin with weakness and vomiting may be an allergic reaction or an injury. Check for wounds; see a vet and, if allergic, do desensitization and remove the trigger.
Can you tell me if this test result is serious?
The report shows mild kidney damage, which is not severe; follow the vet's plan with broad-spectrum meds, kidney support and more water plus diet adjustment.
My dog ate chicken bones and now vomits and will not eat – is its gut blocked?
Vomiting and refusing food right after chicken bones strongly suggests an intestinal blockage. This is serious; get X-rays and likely surgery to remove the bones.
My dog has red bumps on its head and legs with thickened skin – what’s wrong?
Red, thickened bumps suggest demodex, scabies or a fungal infection, possibly mixed. Get a skin scraping; if unavailable, use an ivermectin parasite treatment and medicated baths.
My 2-month-old kitten has had soft stool with blood, then diarrhea after a food change – how much smectite and should I fast it?
Long diarrhea can warrant a one-day fast with glucose or fluids to avoid dehydration. It may be sudden diet change, parasites, bacterial enteritis, stress or panleukopenia; test first.
My kitten is just over 6 jin (about 3 kg); the dewormer dose is one pill for a 4 kg kitten and I gave a whole pill – is that risky?
Dewormers are toxic and can irritate the gut, causing loose stool or vomiting, which is normal and passes. An overdose can poison; watch for signs and see a vet if any appear.
My dog has vomited yellow foam for half a month and was told it has chronic distemper; it still vomits and is weak – what should I do?
Confirmed distemper needs antiviral monoclonal antibodies and interferon, antibiotics for secondary infection and symptomatic care. Early antivirals help; see a proper clinic.
My kitten has seasonal runny nose, sneezing, thick yellow-green mucus, drooling and eye discharge but normal energy – can doxycycline help?
Runny nose, drool and eye discharge can be a chill, bacteria, or herpes/calicivirus. Do not medicate blindly; get a PCR test first and support low immunity.