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What happens if a guinea pig lacks vitamin C?
Vitamin C deficiency weakens blood vessel walls and immunity, and can stunt growth and cause skin problems. Young guinea pigs are especially at risk of bone deformity.
What causes heavy shedding in cats?
Heavy shedding can come from seasonal molting, poor nutrition, skin disease, hormonal imbalance, stress, or improper grooming. See a vet if it seems abnormal.
Accidentally hit the cat with a curtain; it hid, then scratched behind one ear root; eating and activity fine – what is it?
Frequent ear-root scratching suggests discomfort; check the area. For a wound, disinfect and use antibacterial medicine; if itch or hair loss, it is likely infection needing cleaning, disinfection, and anti-inflammation. If no relief, see a vet.
What causes hair loss around a dog’s eyes?
Causes include allergy, poor diet, blocked tear ducts, and skin disease. Bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection, food/environment allergy, excess salt or oil, or blocked tear ducts/ingrown lashes can all cause it. See a vet for diagnosis.
What causes small pustules on a dog’s belly?
Belly pustules may come from pyoderma, parasite bites, or bacterial/fungal infection. Rinse with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply antibacterial ointment; severe cases may need amoxicillin-clavulanate. Use a collar to stop licking.
What causes rough Samoyed fur?
Rough fur can come from wrong washing products, poor nutrition, infection, or poor care. Unsuitable shampoo irritates the coat; lack of protein or vitamins makes it coarse; bacterial, viral, or parasitic skin infection dulls it.
What causes cysts on a puppy?
Cysts on a puppy can result from infection, trauma, genetics, tumors, or drug irritation. Bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infections, as well as bruising from injuries, can form cysts, and some hereditary conditions like polycystic disease may also be responsible.
How can you tell if a dog has itchy skin?
Itchy skin shows as frequent scratching, rubbing, or biting at a spot, restlessness, and head shaking, which can lead to redness, hair loss, bumps, and scabs. Causes range from infections to allergies and hormonal issues, so a skin scraping at the vet is needed.
One of my cat’s ears has no ear mites and looks clean, but has a slight odor and she meows when I touch it.
A clean ear that hurts when touched may simply mean the cat dislikes being handled or has naturally sensitive ears. If the odor is strong, a bacterial or Malassezia ear infection is possible—watch for scratching, discharge, or swelling.
Why is my cat losing hair on its skin?
The bald patches in the photo are most likely from dermatitis or eczema, which can stem from fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infection. A vet exam identifies the cause for targeted treatment, typically oral and topical medication.