Kevin Sanada, DVM

What you are describing can have many causes, but is suspicious of a colitis ( inflammation of the colon). This tends to present as small amounts of diarrhea that sometimes has blood in it and tends to cause a great deal of straining. If this only happens while you are at work, then I would be suspicious of a stress colitis. Below is a link to some good information about this. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/colitis-in-dogs Again, there are many causes of the problems you are noting. Infection, parasites, food intolerance, and certain cancers are among the possible causes. For this reason it’s best to have Dolly evaluated by a veterinarian in the next day, or two. They can help narrow-down the potential causes and ensure the appropriate treatment is given. I hope that helps and Dolly gets better soon.

Cats can be very sensitive to strong smells, so it’s possible he is reacting to something in the environment. Fortunately, this is not a sign of permethrin poisoning, or a reaction to your cream. It’s also possible that Isis is developing an upper respiratory infection, but they tend to sneeze much more than you reported. I’d recommend searching for any strong smells in the house and removing them at this time. I don’t see a need to rush to the vet from what you have described, but if you notice an increase in sneezing and/or nasal, or eye discharge, then it would be best to have him seen by your vet. Diatomaceous earth is not very effective and may be harmful if swallowed, or aspirated, so I would not recommend using it around your pets. I hope that helps and all is well with Isis.

Anytime a bird is sick enough to go to the bottom of the cage and sit there looking tired, it’s an emergency. Birds are very good at hiding their illnesses, so when they actually appear sick, they are likely to be seriously ill, or injured. I recommend having Jaco evaluated by an avian veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime, make sure he has access to water and food. I hope that helps and Jaco gets better soon.

The pictures are a bit blurry, so it is difficult to see if there are any problems, but this appears to be a swollen vulva (external part of the vagina). This is typically seen as a sign of heat (a time when they are receptive to male dogs and can get pregnant). Considering she is not spayed and is the right age to come into her first heat, this is normal. For more information about this and what to expect, I recommend you read the article at the following link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiSyoiY0NvjAhVOfSsKHVmCBf8QzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petcoach.co%2Farticle%2Fanatomy-and-function-of-the-reproductive-system-in-dogs%2F&psig=AOvVaw0vx4ABuXaCpRQKXqoj-vOQ&ust=1564541172951364 One problem that can happen is the inside of the vagina can come out; which is called a vaginal prolapse. In this condition, you will see the pink inside protruding past the opening. If you see this, then it requires immediate attention by a veterinarian. I hope that helps and all is well with Mona.

Noises heard while breathing are often coming from the upper airways like the nose, mouth, or throat. Finding the source of the noise would take some investigation by a veterinarian. The fact that he is scratching at his mouth suggests that he has a source of pain in there. This is typically due to dental disease, but can happen for other reasons like having a something stuck in their mouth. It would be worthwhile to take a flashlight and have a good look in his mouth if you feel safe from being bitten. This is a two-person job where someone holds the mouth open while you look with the flashlight. If you don’t find an obvious problem that you can fix, then it would be best to have a veterinarian evaluate him. Many times, we can narrow-down the problem with a simple exam and offer treatment options. The ears and feet being warm may, or may not indicate some inflammation. This can also happen normally if they warm. I hope that helps and all is well with Dash.