Questions tagged [health]
*Specific* problems or concerns regarding the physical well-being of a pet.
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Potbelly pig's front legs pull to chest and she screams in pain
Maggie is an 8 year old, 150 lbs (68 kg) potbelly pig. She is often unable to walk. She goes to move forward, but then her front legs go tight against her chest and she sits up, screaming. She looks ...
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Is my cat having trouble waking, seizures, or something else?
Almost exactly a month ago, my cat Dylan (female, 5 years) was sleeping on a chair when she fell out of it, scrambled about with her belly low to the floor and her pupils widely dilated, head turning ...
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Female rat suddenly having vaginal discharge
Clover is almost a year old now and she randomly gained weight and feels heavier, she also is getting a lot of mucus over her “lady parts”. I just recently adopted a male rat from a coworker so I don’...
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Is this eye gunk on my Leopard Geckos eye a concern?
My leopard gecko has some type of gunk on the inner corner of his eye. His eyelid isn't shut. We used to have the ground up walnut shell bedding but just recently changed it to the felt pad bedding. I'...
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Recommendations on low-fat foods for pancreatitis in dog?
My 4 year old dog was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis. My vet has made it sound as though this usually happens for a few reasons:
The dog ate something weird/abnormal and it caused temporary ...
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Bearded dragon sick or gravid?
I have had my bearded dragon for almost a year, and I got her when she was a baby. She has always been very nice and never seemed agitated toward anyone. About a week ago I thought she had infertile ...
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How does chaff compare to hay?
How does chaff compare to hay in terms of nutrition and fibre?
For example, does lucerne chaff contain the same protein levels as lucerne hay?
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Is my home temp endangering hermit crabs
I have 3 hermit crabs (5 months). Two of my crabs buried themselves 1 month ago and there is no dead smell. Our home is kept 69 degrees day and 67 night. How do I know my crabs are not dying a slow ...
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I have a Russian Tortoise. Should I let him hibernate from fall till spring without feeding him? Or should I wake him up?
I have an estimated 15 year old Russian tortoise who I've had for 5 years. I typically leave his lights off throughout fall. This year he's gone through winter, too. Should I be doing this or is it ...
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Is there any research on the long term effect of dry foods on dogs?
Ancestors of dogs and cats mostly ate meat in the wild as well as after domestication. True that they ate hard bones. Nowadays we use dry kibbles mostly because that is cheaper and easier. Given that ...
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White hard residue on hen beak
3 of my BlackRock have some white hardish substance on their beak. It also seems that they might have lost a bit of weight and some weird and lay eggs with some strange marks on them. I have tried ...
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Why is my rabbit losing his whiskers and facial fur?
Since about November 2022 one of my two rabbits (neutered twins ~3.5yo, bonded since birth) has been losing his whiskers and facial fur. The other one is fine.
It started with him losing his eyebrow ...
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Adult cat has chronic diarrhea (suspected IBD), no other outward issues. Concern level?
TL;DR:
8 year old male fixed domestic shorthair cat has had diarrhea on a constant basis for at least 3 months
No weight loss or other signs of illness
Urinalysis/fecal flotation looked good, "...
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Do i pay to hospitalize or let her go?
I took my cat in this morning to have surgery on an impacted tooth, she is dripping pus & blood from her mouth & her face is swollen. Shes down to 4 lbs. So they call me and tell me they can't ...
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New kitten not eating, threw up twice
Just got 2 new kittens, and this is the first time I've had cats. One of the kittens isn't eating much and threw up twice (mostly spit than anything). Her poo was also a bit runny, but her brother ...
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Cat having chronic tremors
My cat has been having tremors since he was a kitten. He is currently 14 years old, so apparently, he is able to survive this situation. However, I still would like to improve his condition any way I ...
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How can I tell if my goldfishes' popeye is due to stunting or an infection?
I have three goldfish in a twenty-gallon tank. I know it's not the best set up and I would like to move them to a bigger tank when I get the opportunity, but they seem happy and healthy enough. I have ...
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My 9 month old bearded dragon poops only every week or two
I know baby bearded dragons are supposed to poop multiple times a day, but mine only poops every 7-14 days. He always eats his bugs (BSFL) and vegetables (Kale), but I am concerned that he is ...
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One of my baby chicks looks like it is going to die...what should I do?
I have 10 chicks. They are all hens. But one of them is weak and is always sleeping under the food and doesn't eat like the others. What should I do? I would hate to see her die so soon... Please help!...
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Goldfish skin around the intestine area is gone and stomach looks to be caved in
This is my first time posting so I’m sorry if I made any mistakes with my post.
I think I’m going to lose one of my goldfish. About 2-3 weeks ago both of my goldfish (I only have 2) developed ammonia ...
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When to see vet? Snake digestion process stuck
I fed my 5 year old adult carpet python 2 weeks ago. He still has a large bump right in the middle of his midsection. He is last poop was around the same time he was fed. I plan to go to the vet in ...
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How long should I wait until I help my crested gecko shed?
I am a new crested gecko owner and this is his first shed with me. It seems like all of his shed is off other than on his toes, but it’s only been about 30 minutes since he shed the rest. I know how ...
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English Springer spaniel hair thinning and pigment loss
Two trips to our local vet and we have ruled out all the big players that would show up on blood work. 2 separate thyroid tests, Cushing's syndrome, cancer... all blood work and urine is normal.
He is ...
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How can I help my sick leopard gecko?
Two years ago my brother got a pet leopard gecko. We still don't know it's gender but I will say him.
For two years he was fine and looked healthy had a fat tail and ate fine. The only problem was ...
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Help! Rabbit has a circular bald spot. It's very red and has hardened
I was busy a couple days ago and and when I checked on him I found this. Is this from stress? Is this a wound from over grooming? The spot is dry, hard and red. It's circular and very distinct from ...
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What is this brown spot on my bearded dragon?
I inherited an almost 2 year old male Bearded Dragon, He's awesome but I've only had him a few days and I've noticed a weird brown/black color on him. It looks a little crusty.
Does it look normal ...
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High Creatinine level in female Dalmatian
I have a Dalmatian Female who is 11 years and 9 months old. Recently she started vomiting. All the tests were done and her Creatinine Serum is 2.8 mg/dl & Potassium Serum is 5.94 mEq/l. She has ...
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My gecko won't open her eyes
My coleonyx gecko stopped opening her eyes about a week ago. She's opened them about 3 times in that time but its only been for a few seconds and then they're shut again.
She's not able to eat ...
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Leopard Gecko Tail drop 1+ years ago not grown back
My leopard Gecko dropped her tail over a year ago and she still has not grown it back.
It has healed and there is a stump there but it doesn't seem to be growing anymore.
The stump is about the size ...
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My hedgehog won’t eat
So I’ve had my hedgehog for almost a year and he’s just stopped eating. If I hand feed him meal worms he will eat them but not his actual food.
He’s started acting funny. He’s slower that usual and ...
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Giardia infection, how long until safe beyond incubation
I picked up two wonderful Norwegian Forest Cats from the breeder two days ago. Two weeks ago they were sick with a Giardia infection, as confirmed by the breeder's vet's lab checks.
The last symptoms ...
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My star tortoise doesn't poop since last 8 days
My start tortoise doesn't poop since last 8 days. He eats well and tries hard to get the poop out but no luck. Kindly suggest something so that I can help him.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback Liver Nose Health
I am interested in getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback. The registered breeder has both black and liver nosed pups. I would just like to know if there are any future health concerns I should know about if ...
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Sick leopard gecko declining rapidly - Mouth Rot, irritated skin etc
We have a very ill leopard gecko and we would really appreciate if anyone with experience with leos could share some thoughts/help/guidance.
It's a long story so strap in.
December
Around mid-...
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Are the dead maggots in a wound dangerous to the dog?
I have 2 month old German Shepherd puppy which had a wound on her head and maggots inside her wound. I have consulted with a vet and they treated her with injection and a spray.
She is fine now and ...
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Discolouration at the top of dragon's tail
It started a few days ago. At first, I thought he was shedding but now I see it’s nothing to do with that. What is it?
There are no reptiles vets around here. I've had dragons many times and never ...
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Why does my marginated tortoise have a soft shell?
My 1 1/2 year old marginated tortoise still has a soft shell. Also he hasn't grown much since I got him, he is still 4 cm long. I'm pretty sure I'm giving him the correct nutrition because I'...
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Puppy became very thin in a day
I feed a litter of stray puppies. A puppy was just healthy enough, but suddenly when I saw him the next day, he became so thin I can see his rib cage. What could have happened and what can I do ...
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How can I encourage my cat to eat after treated megacolon?
My cat had megacolon for 3-4 days. He was apathetic, did not eat, and when he eventually ate, he vomited.
Two days ago the vet used enema that helped to empty the colon through fecal vomiting. The ...
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My 14 yr old Shepherd husky mix does not test positive for Cushings Disease...so now what!
He has all the classic systems, had major diarrhea for 8 days, was in vets on iv for 5 of those days.
Now has excessive thirst, frequent urine, sway walking, weak back legs, eats lots of protein .......
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Are these defecation habits a healthy variation from the norm for newborn kittens?
I took in 4 abandoned newborn (no more than 3 days old) kittens and I've been feeding them lactose-free milk for 5 days now. They all seem healthy according to what Internet resources describe as ...
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Turtles: Fresh water in aquarium turned red after few minutes
Around 30-40 mins ago I changed aquarium water, cleaned the filter and dropped some toya food for my turtles. Now I am seeing water turned red, I have already checked there are no cuts, bites or ...
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How long does pasture need to be rested to prevent worm re-infestation?
I'm moving my horses into new paddocks where there hasn't been horses for 4 weeks. I'm wondering if there can still be worms in these paddocks.
Is it possible to rest paddocks for long enough to ...
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Cat drooling in sleep
I read your question about your cat drooling from a couple years ago and am experiencing EXACTLY the same situation, except my cat is a boy. I was curious to know if your cat is still doing well and ...
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Circular patch on dog's back; ruled out mange, ringworm, other fungal causes, hotspot
I'm fostering a 5 year old rat terrier and he has a flaky bald patch.
This is an isolated patch; his skin and coat are otherwise healthy: no dandruff, fleas, mites, etc. He doesn't seem to notice it, ...
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Black spot/patch on my bearded dragons back
My bearded dragon has a black spot/patch on her back. She has had it for. Month or two. Ive been giving her a bath in betadine just in case of infection but it doesn't seem to be going away. Can ...
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Domestic Rabbit Abandoned her litter
My Female show Florida White has starting "unintentional harming" her litters, I believe she is doing this while the cleaning them after birth. We managed to save 2 out of 5. We have been holding our ...
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Female dog, spontaneous clear discharge
My fiancé and I have a 1 year old spayed female Rottweiler/Boxer mix, and she's been experiencing spontaneous clear fluid vaginal discharges. Sometimes it seems to be a slight mix of urine, but it's ...
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My pillbugs are having trouble moulting
I raise a box of about 30 pillbugs. About 2 months ago I found a bug that couldn't seem the moult. Its old skin was still attached to its body, and it was limping around with the skin on. It died ...
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My ishigame looked like he was about to vomit?
I have a 3.5 year old ishigame (Japanese pond turtle). He's always very expressive so it's easy to tell how he feels. He's also always extremely friendly towards me. Tonight I heard a strange squeak ...
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