Hello, i didn't find anything in the rules against asking for this kind of help. My young (4yo?) female (spayed) cat has some kind of ear infection. Started around 2 months ago. There is a yellowish-greenish puss (?) coming out of it, it used to smell terrible, i don't know if it stopped or i got used to it but i cant smell it anymore. It will coat her ear inside and if given time to dry, - will form hard dark chunks.

Picture (yellowish puss is always on the botom in the small crevice, currently occupied by a dried chunk)

She has gotten multiple shots. Fever never observed. Tried two different gels that vet gave me. We took a sample and sent it to the lab. The Report says "rich growth of Malassezia spp" and recommends some kind of anti fungal meds from "azole" groups which the vet says we already tried (one of the gels). It also mentions that this may be a symptom rather than a source of the problem.

The first vet i went to a couple of times sedated her and stuck a camera in there and she couldn't finy and polyps. Mostly vets just cleaned her hear which i can do myself in a more comfortable environment for the cat.

My cat acts weird, it doesn't seem like touching anywhere (including inside the ear) is painful to her aside from being uncomfortable and annoying but she acts completely different. She mostly sleeps, doesn't play, doesn't go out (normally goes out daily), isn't as cuddly as previously. Started sleeping mostly in a loaf position with her head up. Clearly isn't as passionate about raw chicken as she once was.

The next thing the vet suggested to try was allergy dry food but i think it would be extremely weird for it to be an allergy related since it only affects one ear ?

just for info, there are multiple cats in the house, only this one has this issue but they dont ever groom each other or sleep together.

I wanna try a different vet but unfortunately, ones with all the newest equipment charge 5-6x more than my vet so its difficult to spend so much money on frequent visits.

I would just love to ask them what they want for dinner, they'd let me know if they have to go out side for a potty break etc. The happiness they show when I come home and then tell me they are happy to see me and let's play.

I adopted 2 guinea pigs from a friend who could no longer care for them while living with my boyfriend and his parents.. I got a new job working with animals and met this dog who has been living here for 6 months that was surrendered due to medical issues. She’s perfect, I’ve always wanted a dog of my own. We moved into an apartment recently and I had the dog over for a trial sleepover to see how she did. She did great and she loves him and me.

The problem is my boyfriend said guinea pig or the dog, which obviously isn’t fair to the guinea pigs especially.. he just doesn’t like them so he’s making me choose. I really want this dog and he said if I could rehome the guinea pigs I could get her. I’m really torn on what to do. All costs would be covered for food and medical bills for the dog. She’d really help with anxiety especially at work since I’d be taking her with me.

2-3 months ago my mom impulsively (😒) brought home an 11 month old male cavapoo without asking any of us for our thoughts or opinions. we already have a female maltese who’s 9 years old and HATES every dog she’s interacted with. she’ll bark and growl at any other dog regardless of gender, age, etc. so we were all annoyed that she would make such an impulsive decision without even asking us and knowing that our dog wouldn’t get along with him

anyways, since the start, this male dog keeps harassing and following my female dog around in an obsessive behaviour and even started biting her. its not only extremely annoying but also terrifying bc he’s so much bigger than her, and no matter what we do to correct his behaviour he doesn’t learn. we try separating them as much as possible and giving him timeouts but he’ll just whine and bark really loudly until he’s released and able to get close to my female dog.

they are both unspayed which i’m sure plays a big part of it, but my mom seems hesitant to spay them because its expensive and she’s clearly not that responsible of a pet owner in general considering how impulsively she adopted our second dog lol. i’m not sure how willing my dad is about paying for the male dog’s spaying since he didn’t even want this dog in the first place which i think is fair

was wondering what better ways there are to make him stop acting like this and if he’ll eventually grow out of it? bc we’re all tired of having to discipline him and separate them every single day, and then having to hear him whine and bark even at night. when we separate them in different rooms, he’ll start punching the door really loudly and adding on to even more noise

any advice would be helpful, thank you

To my fellow dog & cat owners... please help me out.

I need recommendations for a litterbox that keeps dogs OUT!

My dogs tend to have this nasty habit of searching for snacks in there...

My 3 year old goldendoodle is a nervous wreck around strangers. He doesn’t bite or anything. He just avoids all contact in any way possible. When my parents enter the house, he goes to the corners of the room or goes to the guest room or his bed. He doesn’t run, just walks. If my mom happens to be in his path and she gets a chance to pet him, he’ll accept the pet but pee on the spot.

He was around kids and other dogs all the time at his foster home. Even when he first met me and my wife he didn’t panic, he just turned around and walked back to his bed. He eventually let us pet him on the first visit and didn’t pee himself. But we’re going on 6 or 7 visits for some people and he still hasn’t warmed up to them.

I need some advice. I recently moved to Japan and 8 days before my flight I brought my pet to our pet to do our health certificate and send it to the USDA for endorsement. My vet had no issues doing it and knew a year in advance about the move. About 3 days before the flight I still hadn’t received it and when I called the USDA I learned my vet put the wrong date we were leaving and instead put our arrival date into the country which caused a delay. The USDA noted it and said it would be sent to my vet on time and my vet said they would email it to me. 2 weeks later I’ve had no contact from my vet and they never sent it and their office manager never contacted me as promised. Do I have any grounds to get a refund? I feel like I paid for something I never received, even if it was too late. I had another vet able to do it two days before leaving and was able to take my pet thankfully but the original vet charged me $600 and weeks later I haven’t received it still.

HI, I am so sorry, it's late at night and I'm not an experienced cat owner, especially a long haired cat owner which takes more effort than I thought to keep in good condition, recently shes been growing matted fur and i tried with scissors to cut them because maybe I'm stupid and didn't look into it enough and I'm not rich enough for fancy grooming tools, I just used kitchen scissors to remove them,

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1335495419056361505/1336315329303023697/IMG_9684.jpg?ex=67a35c22&is=67a20aa2&hm=5b412ab02d04c3cb0b0684fcccdf750714d0773aa1d7c34f5599ba0ba34cd160&

This is what ended up happening, I'm not sure the severity that this may be to a cat, but any help that could be offered would go to a good place and much appreciated, there is only the tiniest little drop of blood it looks like it was just shaved a little too close, not sure if a vet would be required or anything like that!

HI, I am so sorry, it's late at night and I'm not an experienced cat owner, especially a long haired cat owner which takes more effort than I thought to keep in good condition, recently shes been growing matted fur and i tried with scissors to cut them because maybe I'm stupid and didn't look into it enough and I'm not rich enough for fancy grooming tools, I just used kitchen scissors to remove them,

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1335495419056361505/1336315329303023697/IMG_9684.jpg?ex=67a35c22&is=67a20aa2&hm=5b412ab02d04c3cb0b0684fcccdf750714d0773aa1d7c34f5599ba0ba34cd160&

This is what ended up happening, I'm not sure the severity that this may be to a cat, but any help that could be offered would go to a good place and much appreciated, there is only the tiniest little drop of blood it looks like it was just shaved a little too close, not sure if a vet would be required or anything like that!

My dog is 10 years old this year and this is how she sleeps.

This happened to my friend who owns a bodega in nyc , a customer who comes in regularly came in with an animal cage and asked if she can leave her cat for 30 minutes as she had to run an errand .

He agrees to take the cat cage and instructs an employee to take the cage as he was doing something else

she handed the cage to one of the employees and told the employee that the cat was dead. Employee tells this to my friend 10 mins later and my friend freaks out .

A few hours passed by without any sign of the lady , what would you do with the cat ?

Certainly doesn’t want to get sued etc… but he also can’t hold a dead cat at a food business

My dog’s signature move? The ultimate side-eye that could rival any reality TV drama. It’s like he’s silently judging all my life choices, and honestly, it’s both hilarious and humbling.

Does your dog have a signature trait that makes them stand out? Whether it’s dramatic sighs, over-the-top zoomies, or the ability to look guilty even when they’re not—let’s hear about the quirks that make your dog a total icon!

When I was petting my dog, he rubbed his wet nose lightly against my hand, and then my hand started to itch in the spot where he had rubbed his nose. After that, I rubbed my other hand on his nose to check if there was any issue with it, but this time it didn't make me itch. Before all this, I washed my hands several times, and they were a bit rough. Why do you think my hand got itchy?

So, someone once told me my dog “looks like he could give sage advice but probably wouldn’t because he’s too busy causing trouble.” Honestly? Accurate. 😂

It got me thinking—dogs get all kinds of wild and random compliments, and I need to hear the best ones. Has anyone ever said something about your pup that left you laughing, confused, or just nodding because it was weirdly true?

Drop your dog’s most bizarre, hilarious, or downright questionable compliment below—I’m ready for a good laugh! Bonus points if you’ve got a pic that totally backs up the compliment.

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Hey everyone, I just noticed this small raised spot on my cat’s head . It’s bigger than a tick and slightly swollen. I’m not sure what caused it or if it bothers him, but I want to be cautious. He’s an indoor-outdoor cat, so he could have gotten it outside. Should I just monitor it, or is a vet visit necessary? Any advice would be really helpful!

What are the biggest challenges pet owners face when securing a veterinary appointment?

One key challenge in Singapore is finding a dedicated, reliable vet. Availability is often limited, and there is growing concern about the accessibility of quality care.

Much like healthcare, veterinary care is increasingly being treated as a commodity. While this is not entirely new—vet care has long had monetisation elements — it is becoming more pronounced, especially within clinic operations. Some veterinary practices prioritise high-paying clients over urgent emergencies, which can exacerbate the difficulty of getting timely care when it’s most needed.

What about the rest of the world? I'd like to hear.

Edit: I'm a pet owner myself.

Hey people!

I've been raising dogs for most of my life and i have a lot of experience in dog training and care in general, i have a 5 year old male pitbull and i live in a studio apartment and work from home so i have the time to take care of and potentially train another pet.

I've had a bunch of other species of pets(fish, parrots, cats , turtles and a croc at some point 😅😅) when i was a kid, my late dad was a huge animal lover but unfortunately he didn't know how to care for the birds, fish and reptiles properly as the information was not as easily accessible back in the day.

Recently i've been wanting to give raising and training other species than dogs a try, i've done a bunch of research and i'm leaning towards parrots especially that there aren't many people adopting not wanted birds where i live but i'm worried about the noise irritating my dog and neighbors, i'm also open to reptiles and fish and any other animals, no insects tho. I'm looking for something that can live in a reasonably sized cage, aquarium, terrarium indoors but is still smart, interactive and trainable and doesn't make a stupidly loud and constant noise so my neighbours , dog and I don't lose our minds.

Thanks and let me know what you think!

I just got my female teddy bear hamster a few days ago, and it always seems like it’s trying to escape its enclosure. She is always trying to dig out as well. She also only seems to be eating the nuts out of its food, and idk if it’s drinking water. Is there anything I can do to make her feel more at home?

Hi,
I am 32 years old. I have 4 cats(2 sisters and their daughters). Lsat 4 years I have been unemployed(actually I am teaching myself coding, Deep Learning and Machine Learning), and I live with my parents. I have kind of toxic relationship with my parents and they don't like the fact I have pets. So, I usually do not pet them because my parents belittle me whenever I pet them. They think I am wasting my time with cats. My routine consists, I usually leave the house at 8:30 AM for my Uni's library and return home at 10:00 PM.

A week ago, my caretaker took one of my cat to the vet. She had untreated scabies. However, due to the new medicine schedule, she stopped eating and I avoided her at night(because my parents would scold me whenever I spent time with them). She was with the other cats in her room with foods and plenty of water. However, she stopped eating and nobody noticed(they do not care about the pets). Other 3 cats went outside in the morning and came back in the afternoon. Past 3 days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), she sat inside a cupboard and didn't eat or drink. I thought she was hiding due to the medicine. Monday evening, when I came back, I saw she was lying on the floor of her room and had severe hypothermia. She was emaciated. She lost roughly 40% OF her bodyweight. I took her to the vet next morning(Today). Vet diagnosed her with hypothermia.

Currently her temperature is at 94F and I need to get it up to 98-99 range. She has not eaten in 3 days. Vet suggested me to raise her temperature to 98-99 by using water heated cushion. She is not that much responsive. She's lethargic and struggling to breathe.

I feel so shitty about the fact that I did not took care of her due to social stigma and negligence. People around me didn't care about her at all.

She's 6 years old and around 6kg(currently may be 4kg).

What should I do to improve her survival rate within the next 4-5 hours? I am keeping her warm and giving her sugar water and saline to keep her alive.

Three years ago we lost our home and had to move in with my parents, who would not allow our dog to live with us. We were already in a bad place with losing everything, but we got lucky and a friend of mine offered to let us keep our dog with her. It’s been three years and it’s so much longer than we ever imagined it would be. She told us that she has to sell her house and sadly our dog can’t come with her. It’s completely understandable. What is my best option to find a new home for my dog? Any first hand experiences with rehoming? Also, any tips on how I explain this to my 5 year old? Thank you

I already posted about this yesterday but I just really dont know what to do I really need more opinions on this because Im just so emotional about this and dont know what to do.

I recently adopted a 3 month old ragdoll kitten about 6 days ago and ever since I got him Ive just been so stressed and Im worried about him not having enough room to play or be happy. If you look at my last post you can see a further explanation but Ive just been so emotional about this all day today and last night.

My mom is also having bad allergies to him and sneezes bad whenever shes around him for short periods of time and I dont know I just really feel like he might be happier in a different home where he can free roam more and get the attention he deserves.

I have grown really attached to him already so Im just really conflicted I dont know. I feel really bad for getting a kitten and just all of a sudden wanting to get rid of him and leave him behind after he already grew attached to me as well. I dont want him to think I abandoned him or didnt want him and Im just eeall scared of what he will be like or think once I did actually leave him behind. Not only that im also just so scared of someone getting him who wont be a right fit or treat him right or give him all the love he needs but he is an expensive cat so Im sure whoever gets him plans to give him lots of attention….

I really dont know Im just so sad about this and I want to give him to best home he can have but I just dont know if I have the energy in me to take care of him and watch his every move every day. I was already struggling with depression before I got him and I thought getting a cat would some how help me or make me less lonely but instead its just made me anxious and barely able to sleep because Im worried about him getting into something or chewing on something since I can only have him in my room basically because of our puppy.

He is a really sweet little kitten and I just feel so sad at the thought of giving him away especially after just getting him like I dont know whats wrong with me I really really want to keep him I just dont think its a good idea. He’s just so sweet when he looks at me with his cute little face and eyes and I dont want him to feel abandoned. And not only that I feel like if I got rid of him I would never forgive myself for not trying harder to keep him and having to rehome him. I just cant imagine how ill feel after hes gone and ill be alone again basically worrying about wether hes happy or not with the new people or missing me. I also just feel like I could be missing out on so much by watching him grow up and raising him I dont know… please let me know your thoughts Im really struggling with this and I dont have a lot of support. He’s just such a sweet little baby i dont want him to be sad I left him :/

so recently (about a month ago) my family found out our cat has gingivitis. we're working on getting another vet appointment to get x-rays for her teeth to see if she'll need surgery or a cleaning, but we can't schedule the appointment yet due to financial and schedule issues. I've noticed my cat has lost a bit of weight. she is a big cat and you can see it when picking her up and when she's laying down with her belly up. recently, ive noticed she's been a bit lighter when picking her up and her belly has gotten a bit smaller. i don't have exact weights, but when i have time tomorrow i will weigh her. im just wondering if this is something to be concerned about like with her eating habits and if i should possibly switch over to wet food at least until we get the next vet appointment. i haven't noticed anything different in her behavior, like i don't believe she's been more active and it's hard to know if her eating habits have changed because my cats usually eat at night or im at school so i can't really tell. any information would be appreciated i just need to know if im being paranoid or if this is a real concern.

Seems to be a corgi German shepherd mix, found him on millbrea, no collar, skiddish but friendly after he calms down, message me for an image of him to confirm if he is your dog

The neighbors. The other dog. National security.

Hey all, I've got a question for those ewho may be able to help!

I have a rescue German Sheperd, previous owner gave him up for free and gave next to no information on food brand/how much, duration of walks, allergies, medical, etc. When we got him, he was clearly not properly looked after, could see his ribs, able to count vertebrae, looked unhealthy. He table surfs which I'm not suspecting to fix ever ....what I'm hoping to fix is his fascination with eating his own poo!

Tried giving him: pumpkin- causes room clearing farts, still eats poo More food- dude ate a quarter of a bag of dog food and was still hungry. You could see his stomach be swollen from how much he ate. Rice, loves rice. Pre/Probiotic Veggies (corn, peas, squash, pumpkin, rice, lettuce, banana, blueberries, strawberries, etc.)

Please help! He eats his poo and burps in our faces!

Need help with tracking the owner of an abandoned cat.

I recently moved into a new place and there is a cat that shows up everyday. My neighbors believe he was abandoned. I took him to see if he was microchipped and he is but I’m not authorized to see his owners contact info! I tried to submit a request for them to reach out to me but I haven’t heard back. Is there anyone who can help me get their details if I give provide the chip number? Thank you!

I want to make sure I can properly take care of him if he needs it

Hi All,

I’m in a bit of a dilemma right now. A little over a month ago a stray (possibly dumped) cat showed up to my door and after a couple weeks of nobody claiming him from my lost and found post I decided to keep him, and I’ve gotten his shots and neutered.

I have introduced him to my other 2 super sweet cats since he’s healed from surgery and my other 2 cats are absolutely terrified of him and I’m not sure what to do. I’ve moved him to my spare room for now but I’m not sure how to make sure he gets along with my other 2 cats.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Hey everyone,

I’m curious to know—what are some of the most unusual, or even stressful incidents you’ve encountered when leaving your pet at home alone?

I’d love to hear your stories and tips on what worked (or didn’t work) when you had to leave your pet alone at home.

Looking forward to reading your posts and learning from your experiences!

Hi, just looking for ideas of what insurance for my cat would cost per month for a healthy almost 4 year old male. Want to know roughly what people pay, what it entails, who's the best to go to for this kinda thing company wise. Gimme alllllll the tea. the good bad and the ugly I want all the information people can give so I can make an informed decision to be responsible with my cat. I've never had to have a cat get insurance before so this is all very new and confusing. Thank you!

I’ve lived with cats my whole life but grew up with both cats and dogs thanks to relatives. Just recently I’ve gotten a girlfriend and she’s moved in with me so I decided to get a husky/german Shepard mix. I’m having a lot of trouble getting him and my cats acclimated to each other he wants to play with them but they’re understandably terrified of the big lug any advice at all for how I can get them to tolerate each other would be greatly appreciated.