Cat fightQ: My 7yearold indoor/outdoor cat came home and is limping and looks like he has a fat lip it is bleeding and he is in pain i cleaned it but worry about him licking off any medicine is there anything i can do for him untill i can get him in to a vet. he refuses to eat so far. A: Not really. he really needs vet assessmetn as it sounds like he has infection which likely needs prescription oral antibiotic. you could try flower essence known as rescue remedy from health food store which can help with stress associated with episode.
Loosing weightQ: I have a female pom.and fist mixed.she is about 15 years old. she is loosing weight and her balance.she doesn't eat much.do dogs loose weight when they get old.if she eats too much,she will vomit. thank you A: Dogs do lose weight as age and many medical possiblities here. need workup at vet to sort out
My lhasa apsoQ: My dog is 6 months old and is scratching herself to death. she also bites the area. i'm pretty sure it's an allergy but i don't know what she is allergic too. she also sneezes when i spray perfume on myself or use cleaning products of air freshner. help A: You can use benadryl (diphenhydramine) giving it up to 3 times a day if needed. you could also use relief shampoo to help control the itch. if the problem persists you should check with the veterinarian to find the cause.
Crusty nailsQ: At the base of my dog's nails he has this crusty redish substance. he sometimes chews at these spots. i am not sure what this stuff is and if it is hurting him. any explanation on what it could be? A: It could be a bacterial or fungal infection. see your vet
Unusual cat behaviorQ: My 11 month old male cat keeps rubbing his butt across my carpet. he does this all the time, like when he gets out of the litter box, first wakes up from nap, ect. i have tried everything to get him to quit since sometimes feces is left on the carpet. i just gave him worm medicine about a month ago. what is wrong with him and how do i get him to quit. A: You need to have anal glands checked out at vet as even though more common in dogs, still get impacted in cats on occasion
