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My dog is over 20 days postpartum; after a bath today she became weak, can’t stand, has discharge, and is breathing rapidly.
Based on your description, these signs appearing around day 20 postpartum—still during lactation—most likely indicate postpartum fever and eclampsia, a serious metabolic disease of hypocalcemia caused by massive calcium loss after delivery, with overexcited motor nerves causing muscle tetanus.
What causes a Teddy to cough?
A Teddy's cough can come from viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or respiratory disease. It may be a cold from big day-night temperature swings without warmth; frequent cough with yellow-green mucus and fever may be distemper, so see a vet for diagnosis and targeted treatment.
My 8-month dog started wobbling a month ago, got worse, now cannot stand, limbs stiff, urinates lying down; after I bought medicine and helped it walk, it can now walk but still wobbles
Wobbling, inability to stand, and not using the paw pads may be from nervous-system problems, neuritis, bone issues, or vitamin deficiency. Take the dog to a vet at once for a full exam including neuro and bone assessment, and possibly blood tests, X-ray, or MRI. Treatment may include medication, acupuncture, or physical therapy.
What to Do When a Rabbit Stops Pooping
A pet rabbit that suddenly stops defecating is often suffering from poor diet, a hairball, or weak digestion. Fixes include switching to high-fiber hay and veggies, giving hairball paste or probiotics, and boosting water and exercise. If it does not improve, a vet visit is needed to rule out other illnesses.
My kitten ate, then a while later foamed at the mouth
Sudden foaming after eating may be from a bitter or irritating thing like medicine, chili, soap, or shampoo — give water and it usually recovers in minutes to half an hour. It may also be poisoning from food, medicine, mosquito liquid, or rat poison needing urgent vomiting induction; or a disease like hepatic encephalopathy. See a vet promptly for diagnosis.
Where can I buy fipronil; is it available at regular human pharmacies?
Fipronil is not sold in regular human pharmacies; it is usually available at veterinary clinics and online pet pharmacies. It is a broad-spectrum insecticide for fleas, ticks, and other external parasites on dogs and cats; if ingested it is toxic to people and animals, so it is sold only as a topical drop and must never be taken by mouth. Common fipronil-based external parasite products include spot-on drops and sprays.
My dog has a coin-sized scab; after it mostly fell off the skin is still hard, the hair there thinned, and dandruff-like flakes fall off — what disease is this, urgent help
Black scabs, dandruff, and hair loss are likely from bacterial, fungal, or mite skin infection. Bacteria or fungi cause scabs and post-loss dandruff; parasites like mange mites, scabies, ticks, or fleas cause itching and folliculitis. Environment, poor care, or genetics also contribute. See a vet for scraping and use the right medicine with an Elizabethan collar.
I just found a kitten, looks only 4 to 5 days old, eyes not yet open, sneezing often; found last night, passed a little stool, none today, only a little urine
Frequent sneezing in a just-found kitten is usually a cold or respiratory infection from chill or weak immunity. Since its eyes are not open, avoid hasty medication; feed kitten-specific goat milk formula every two hours by hand. A stray kitten that ate little having little excretion is normal, but such motherless kittens are hard to keep alive and need patient care; with many problems, take it to a vet.
The Area Around My Dog’s Mouth Is Red, Losing Fur, and Seems a Bit Suppurating
Red rash, hair loss, and pus near a dog's lips are likely fungal infection or mixed fungal-bacterial skin disease; a vet scrape and stain help confirm. Lip-area skin disease needs oral meds to avoid licking toxicity.
What Happens If You Hit a Kitten When It Acts Aggressive?
Hitting a kitten not only fails to solve the problem but makes it more fearful and anxious, worsening its behavior. The aggression may come from fear or discomfort, so provide a calm environment, food, water, and use catnip or pheromone spray to soothe it.