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New Cat Coughs, Now Vomits Clear Foam, Has a Bald Patch
Clear vomit may be gastritis, stress, parasites or infection; as a new cat, stress is likely—fast half a day. Since it is new, get a checkup; the bald patch suggests infection needing tests.
Pregnant Dog Has Two Small Bumps on Her Belly
Bumps may be normal mammary swelling, infected abscesses needing drainage, or hard lipomas to watch. See a vet if they grow, after she recovers.
6-Month Kitten Keeps Scratching Its Face and Losing Fur
Face scratching and hair loss may be fungal, bacterial or allergic skin disease. Use a collar, get a scrape, and if no vet, clip and use antifungal spray with terbinafine or ketoconazole; disinfect the environment.
Cat Is Lethargic, Vomiting and Has Diarrhea
Causes include gastroenteritis, parasites, distemper or pancreatitis. See a vet; if not, use antibacterial, anti-vomit and anti-diarrhea meds with probiotics.
Dog’s Paw Skin Is Red, Swollen and Ulcerated
Red, ulcerated paw skin likely comes from bacterial, fungal or parasite infection, low immunity or dirty environment. Use a collar, get a skin scrape, clean the home and add skin nutrients.
Dog Has Yellow Pus Bumps With Odor That Spread
This is likely pyoderma with secondary infection. See a vet; trim fur, drain pus, rinse with saline, disinfect with diluted peroxide, then apply spray and erythromycin, with an Elizabethan collar.
Why Are There Scabs on a Dog’s Nipples?
Scabs may come from bacterial or fungal skin infection, dirt from rarely bathing, or mammary disease causing scratching. Clean first; if it persists, see a vet.
Why Does a Dog Get Otitis Media?
Otitis media commonly comes from bacterial or fungal infection in the closed, damp ear canal, ear mites, or infected wounds around the ear. Treat the infection and its root cause for a full cure.
My Hamster Has Black Scabs on Its Back and Resists Touch There
Black scabs may be parasites, bacteria, or fungus; mite bites or ringworm can cause local hair loss, bleeding, and redness. Try an antiseptic on the spot and keep the cage clean; see a vet if no improvement.
My Guinea Pig’s Foot Suddenly Turned Black with Some Peeling
The black foot may be dirt, bacteria, or fungus. Clean with saline to see if it clears; if not, it is likely bacterial or fungal and needs antiseptic cream with a dry foot during treatment.