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My Dog Has a Patch Like This in One Spot, Getting Worse, Urgent
Local hair loss may be fungal, bacterial, parasite, or allergic dermatitis. Use an Elizabethan collar, get a skin scrape at the vet, or try a Wood's lamp; green fluorescence means fungus, treat with terbinafine or ketoconazole plus antibiotic ointment. Keep it dewormed and the area dry.
What Should I Do About an Abscess on My Rabbit’s Mouth?
From the photo, a mouth abscess may come from overlong teeth causing a jaw abscess or from external infection. Clean and drain the wound, apply anti-inflammatory medicine, and if teeth are the cause, trim or extract them.
Why Is the Area Around My Cat’s Ear Losing Hair and Turning Black?
Hair loss with darkened skin near the ear is often ear mites, bacteria, or fungus. Check inside the ear for brown discharge; if clean, a vet skin scrape can confirm the cause.
Why Do a Cat’s Claws Crack?
Claws crack from being too long, rubbing hard surfaces, external force, or bacterial and fungal infection. Regular trimming and cleanliness prevent most cracking.
My dog has a lump on its leg with red skin around it
The photo suggests parasite bites or bacterial/fungal infection. Check the rest of the body; if clear, disinfect with iodine and apply antibacterial ointment 3 times daily. Use a collar to stop licking. See a vet if it worsens.
Please help, first-time cat owner, what is wrong with my cat?
The photo shows fur loss and redness around the mouth, likely moist dermatitis from damp skin or a bacterial/fungal infection. A skin cytology at the vet confirms the type. Try saline cleaning and pet antiseptic; see a vet if no improvement in 1-2 days.
What causes an open sore near my cat’s mouth?
With no photo, this may be mouth ulcer, stomatitis or bacterial/fungal infection. Clean with saline and apply pet antiseptic skin liquid; severe cases need oral antibiotics and an E-collar. See a vet if it does not improve.
Just this one patch, 4 months old, has been bathed
The photo shows a large black crust on the cat's skin, likely bacterial or fungal infection, possibly ringworm. A skin scraping at the vet will confirm the type. Untreated fungal infection can spread, so see a vet soon.
Why does my dog develop sarcomas?
Sarcomas relate to genetics, environment, bacterial or viral infection and poor care. Some breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and German Shepherds are more prone. Long sun exposure can also cause skin tumors.
What disease causes red spots on a goldfish?
Red spots may come from bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection, or from overfeeding and polluted water. Isolate the fish, clean and disinfect the tank, and treat with antibiotics like rifampicin or metronidazole while keeping water quality good.