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How to Tell If a Dog’s Leg Is Broken, Dislocated or Sprained
After being hit, a dog that will not bear weight with swelling and redness may have a fracture, soft-tissue injury or dislocation. Get an X-ray; delaying leaves a limp.
What Causes Rapid Breathing in a Cat?
Rapid breathing after heat or hard exercise is usually minor; keep the environment comfortable and let it rest. It can also be pathological: viral pneumonia, FIP, viral myocarditis, or feline parvovirus hepatitis often show it, so see a vet if it recurs.
My Cat Had Diarrhea Yesterday Afternoon, Ate Little, Then Vomited Three Times Today, Yellow with Undigested Kibble, and Is Lethargic
Diarrhea with yellow vomit and kibble can be virus, gastroenteritis, parasites, or diet; fast half a day to a day with probiotics and watch. If no improvement, see a vet to find and treat the cause.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Pulmonary Edema?
Cat pulmonary edema commonly shows as cough, rapid and difficult breathing, and low appetite, varying with the underlying cause. Diagnosis needs X-ray plus history, exam, echocardiogram, and bloodwork; see a vet promptly if seen.
Why Is a Cat’s Temperature Low?
Low temperature often comes from long fasting causing low blood sugar (give glucose water and feed on schedule), low environment temperature (keep warm), or an underlying disease needing a vet.
My Cat Hasn’t Eaten, Drunk, or Pooped for Two Days but Is Very Active; Only Eats a Little Kibble When Hand-Fed
No eating or defecation can be low water, a swallowed foreign object blocking the gut, intestinal displacement like intussusception or torsion, or stress. Add water and probiotics to aid motility; see a vet if no improvement.
What Symptoms Appear with a Dog’s Dislocated Joint?
A dislocated joint shows swelling, pain, twitching, and limping, with lameness the most common sign and visible joint swelling. See a vet promptly to treat by severity.
What Should I Do If My Cat’s Nose Bleeds After a Bump?
Press the nose with dry gauze to stop bleeding, then get a nasal X-ray to check for broken bones; severe cases may need surgery. If no bone damage, just stop the bleed and prevent infection.
I Opened a New Canned Food for My Cat; She Ate Half, Then Vomited Undigested Food the Next Evening
Vomiting after a new canned food is usually the gut not adjusting or indigestion. Check the can for spoilage or expiry; if fine, it is likely indigestion, so fast half a day to a day, give probiotics, and see a vet if it continues.
My Cat’s Eye Has a Black Spot with Lines Going Inside; I Thought It Was Uvea and Used Tobramycin for Days
The photo suggests possible corneal damage. Rinse with warm water or saline to see if the spot clears, and don't medicate blindly. If it remains, see a vet; corneal issues like ulcers or perforation need cause-specific treatment.