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Why does my Teddy bear dog’s ears smell bad?
Check the ear canal for discharge; a bad smell with discharge likely means ear mites, treated with ear cleaner and miticide. If there is only odor without discharge, it may be otitis, cleaned with ear solution and anti-inflammatory drops. If it does not improve, see a vet.
My turtle has pneumonia and is vomiting blood; I gave some amoxicillin and soaked it in amoxicillin water for half an hour, but it vomited blood again tonight—what now? Very urgent!
Pneumonia with blood vomiting likely means internal injury, GI ulcer, and acute pneumonia; take it to an exotic-animal vet. If unavailable, for suspected acute pneumonia, add cephalosporin or amoxicillin to water for a medicated bath, and give hemostatic medication if vomiting is frequent. This is critical—seek a capable hospital.
After shaving last night I found many small gray-brown spots on the skin (over ten), on the back and waist, like scabs stuck on but not crusted, with two slightly red areas. Itchy, with scratching, for four or five days.
From the photo and description, many gray-brown scales and spots likely indicate a mixed fungal and bacterial skin infection. Inflammatory stages show red bumps; healing leaves gray-brown patches like acne marks. A skin exam is advised; keep the coat dry.
My dog’s urine ends with blood, then dribbles.
Blood in urine can come from urinary disease, food poisoning, or estrus. For females, rule out false bleeding from estrus. Cystitis, UTI, urethral stones, and tumors all cause blood. Onion, chocolate, scallion, or garlic poisoning can too. Increase water; if persistent, see a vet.
But there is no scabbing.
From the photo, the cat's skin is clearly inflamed and over-scratching has obscured the original signs, but ringworm cannot be ruled out. Besides ringworm, allergies, eczema, allergic dermatitis, and parasites can cause this. A skin exam is advised to confirm the cause.
Why does my Teddy (Poodle) have thick white nasal discharge?
Thick white nasal discharge in a Teddy can have many causes. Inhaling irritants like dust or pollen can cause an allergic inflammatory reaction with white discharge; remove the allergen and give anti-allergy medication. It may also indicate respiratory infection or kennel cough.
What symptoms appear if a dog is allergic to cephalosporins?
Cephalosporin allergy in dogs usually causes rapid breathing and difficulty breathing, and in severe cases anaphylactic shock, possibly with rash and itching. Do a sensitivity test before use under veterinary guidance.
How do you know if a Teddy (Poodle) has a cold?
A Teddy's cold symptoms resemble humans': sneezing, coughing, runny nose, lethargy, loss of appetite, watery eyes, and fever. Colds may be from bacterial or viral infection; mild cases can be treated with pet cold and anti-inflammatory medication.
My 4-month-old Corgi ate half an ibuprofen capsule—will it be harmed?
Eating half an ibuprofen capsule usually harms a dog, as dogs lack the natural enzymes to metabolize such drugs. Even a small piece can cause severe gastric ulcers and even acute kidney failure leading to death.
What Causes an Arowana to Lie on the Tank Bottom?
Arowana are very sensitive to environment and water changes; noise or big changes inside or outside the tank can cause lying low, as can big water changes or large pH or temperature swings. Our veterinarian details the causes.