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Why is my golden hamster losing fur on its back with red spots?
Back fur loss and red spots in a golden hamster may be a skin disease from fungal or bacterial infection; take it to the vet for a skin test to confirm the type and treat accordingly. If unavailable, shave the area, clean and disinfect, apply antifungal or antibacterial medication, keep dry, and use an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching until fully healed.
My two-month-old kitten won’t eat, but its energy is great and it loves to play — it kept playing with the teaser wand
A kitten that won't eat but is energetic may dislike the cat food or be picky, or have parasites causing poor appetite. Try switching to a more palatable food and set meal times; remove food when uneaten so it learns to eat when hungry; occasionally add homemade chicken or duck. If it's disease-related, take it to the vet.
What symptoms does a rabbit show with a cold?
A rabbit cold usually shows lethargy, poor appetite, sneezing, runny nose, coughing, and less activity; diarrhea and wheezing may also appear. Rabbits catch colds easily when chilled, and untreated colds can lead to pneumonia. Keep it warm and give warm water; for severe cases a little antibiotic; if no improvement, see a vet.
What happens if a Teddy’s gums are red and swollen?
Red, swollen gums in a Teddy are usually a symptom of oral disease; without timely treatment it leads to bad breath, drooling, poor appetite, and in severe cases gingivitis, periodontitis, gum recession, and loose teeth. See a vet promptly; if not possible, give metronidazole or amoxicillin-class anti-inflammatory medication and a pet oral spray for pain. Brush regularly and provide chew toys.
What’s wrong? I just saw him run down the stairs, and when I came over his eye was swollen
From the photo, the cat's eye symptoms are likely conjunctivitis, conjunctival and eyelid edema from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or bacterial infection — an inflammatory reaction. If a vet is reachable, go promptly to avoid missing a hidden cause. You can also try pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops several times daily; recovery takes about one to two weeks. Use an Elizabethan collar and trim nails to prevent scratching; disinfect the environment weekly.
Why does my hamster have a small pus bump around its eye?
From the photo, a small pus bump around a hamster's eye may be from bacterial or fungal infection; take it to the vet for a skin exam to confirm the type and treat accordingly. If a visit isn't convenient, disinfect the area and apply antifungal and antibacterial medication, and use an Elizabethan collar during treatment to prevent scratching. Another possibility is 'heat' (diet-related), needing a lighter diet, saline cleaning, and eye drops.
My dog won’t eat; after drinking a little sugar water it kept vomiting, is weak, now just lies on the floor listless, and tucks its tail between its legs.
Based on your description, the dog already shows limb weakness, listlessness, and loss of appetite, often a chain reaction from a serious illness; it may be dehydrated to the point of shock and needs intravenous fluids to restore blood volume soon. But because the condition is complex, without a detailed history and exams it's hard to determine the cause — take it to the hospital promptly.
A shepherd dog brought from Shandong; it was fine when it arrived at a factory with steel, bricks, and cement, but recently it has teary eyes, some redness, a runny nose, retching (dry cough?), and diarrhea. It doesn’t look well; please help.
Watery eyes, retching, and a runny nose suggest a respiratory infection. If unvaccinated, also consider distemper, adenovirus, coronavirus, or mycoplasma/chlamydia infection. Usually the dog carries a viral disease and, after the move and the stress of a new environment, its resistance drops and the virus flares up. Prompt vet testing is advised.
It’s about four months old; this morning at 8 it fell from the fifth floor to the first floor. At first there was blood from the mouth and nose, but that has stopped now, though it is wheezing and has a broken leg.
Based on your description, after falling from a height your cat very likely has internal bleeding, fractures, and a ruptured palate, and the wheezing could be from pneumothorax or pulmonary hemorrhage caused by the impact. The best approach for a cat that has fallen is to take it to a veterinary hospital to assess the damage, including X-rays, ultrasound, and comprehensive blood chemistry and a complete blood count.
Two days ago there was reddish eye discharge and slight hair loss at the corner of the eye; today there is a red patch on the nose that looks like a nosebleed, and there’s a puffing sound when held with what seems like sneezing
Based on the symptoms described, your hamster may have nasal mucosal damage or a respiratory tract infection. Reddish eye discharge and hair loss at the eye corners may be signs of eye infection or irritation, while the red area on the nose and nosebleed could be caused by nasal mucosal damage from excessive sneezing or other nasal-cavity problems. The puffing sound may be labored breathing from sneezing and nasal congestion due to respiratory irritation.