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My dwarf hamster can’t stand, keeps its face on the ground, abdomen is wet, keeps licking, eats little, can’t rise to drink – I have to hold it to give water
A hamster with a wet abdomen and inability to stand may have a bone problem with incontinence; take it for an X-ray and treat by its condition. It may also have wet tail disease, with frequent watery, foul stool and weakness, needing treatment of the primary disease plus oral antidiarrheals, probiotics, and fluids.
My uncle’s very small puppy keeps scooting, and now there’s a huge lump – what could it be, does it need surgery or medicine?
From your description and photo, the dog's anus is swollen and uncomfortable. If it scooted before the swelling, the scooting may have caused it; if it scoots after, it may be a polyp. Anal polyps cause few abnormalities but untreated can lead to difficulty defecating. Surgical removal is best; if swelling worsens or other symptoms appear, see a vet.
What does blood in urine and refusal to eat mean in a dog?
Blood in urine has several causes; most are urinary - urethritis, cystitis, kidney issues, stones, tumors - or trauma from impact. Poisoning causing hemolysis (onions, leeks, rat poison) also does it, as do blood parasites from ticks (babesia, anaplasma, Lyme). Mild urethritis keeps spirits and appetite, so observe with antibiotics; with lethargy, fever, or anorexia, see a vet to avoid worsening.
What symptoms appear with a puppy’s fungal infection?
Common dog fungal infection signs are hair loss, red swollen skin, itching, and ringworm patches, later lichenification and pigmentation. Treat with antifungal medication and skin-support supplements, but first get a skin test to confirm before medicating. Severe cases may need oral antifungals.
My four-month-old kitten threw up yellow-green foamy fluid all day yesterday, has been lethargic and refusing food/water all day, with bad breath; before that it may have drunk spoiled milk (not sure) – is it just an upset stomach? I gave a little probiotics and omeprazole; should I go to the hospital?
Yellow-green foamy vomit may come from spoiled food, parasites, prolonged fasting, infectious disease, pancreatitis, hepatitis, or kidney damage. If vomiting is not frequent, withhold food and give glucose water and probiotics; spoiled milk may cause gastroenteritis, so pet anti-inflammatory helps, then feed soaked kibble in small amounts once it stops. If vomiting is frequent or with fever, arched back, pain, or lethargy, see a vet for the cause.
Possibly stressed – just bought it today; it was fine earlier but suddenly started panting fast, making urgent noises from its nose, lying still, gloomy, with constant tearing and unwilling to move. Could it be heart disease?
Constant panting and nasal breathing sounds may signal respiratory or cardio-pulmonary disease. After stress, a heart attack is possible, with breathing difficulty, panting, blood clots, and limp limbs. Chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, heartworm, viral respiratory infection, nasal polyps, throat foreign bodies, or lung compression (edema, emphysema, tumor) can also cause this. See a vet for blood, SAA, chest X-ray, echo, and airway pathogen tests for early treatment.
What happens if a dog eats hormones?
A dog that eats hormones may become agitated, irritable, or anxious, and its appetite may rise or fall causing weight swings. Hormones can cause fluid retention, edema, or ascites, and some affect the cardiovascular system, causing heart disease. If ingested, induce vomiting at a vet and get checked even after absorption.
Why does my dog’s bottom smell bad?
A smelly dog bottom may come from feces or dirt stuck on it (clean with a damp towel), anal gland inflammation (express the glands and apply anti-inflammatory medication), or diseases like anal fistula and perianal inflammation that secrete pus. See a vet if the latter occurs.
What happens if a dog’s jaw is fractured?
A fractured jaw causes pain, swelling, oral bleeding, and difficulty eating. Without timely treatment it can lead to infection, oral disease, and tooth loss. Take the dog to a vet for an X-ray to assess the fracture, then surgical repair and oral fixation, with painkillers and antibiotics to prevent infection.
Kitten Ate Leftover Fish and Bones, Then Stopped Eating and Thin with Abdominal Twitching
Weight loss with abdominal twitching likely indicates gastroenteritis from bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. See a vet for the cause; bacterial cases use antibiotics plus pet probiotics to regulate the gut.