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My hamster’s (Golden Bear) bottom is red, swollen and raw; the seller says it is fine – what should I do?
A red, swollen bottom is usually bacterial infection; clean with peroxide or iodine and apply erythromycin ointment twice daily. Improve hygiene, limit oily foods, and use amoxicillin if severe.
My dog has a swollen lump inside its ear that is painful to touch – what’s wrong?
The ear lump is likely a bacterial infection. Use an Elizabethan collar, a pet ear cleaner and antibiotic ointment; keep the ear canal clean and dry.
What happens if a dog eats amoxicillin?
A little amoxicillin is not toxic and treats bacterial infections, but human dosing is hard to control and an overdose can damage liver and kidneys with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Avoid human drugs.
Why should I wipe a dog’s paws?
Wiping paws keeps them clean and dry after outdoor contact with grass, dirt, and water, preventing bacterial infection and discomfort from dampness.
Why are there bumps on my cat’s ears?
Bumps on a cat's ears may be from insect bites, parasites, bacterial infection, otitis, or ear mites. Prevent scratching with an Elizabethan collar. A vet visit is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Eye redness, swelling, crusting, and hair loss, but no tearing.
Rabbit eye redness may be bacterial infection, meibomian inflammation, allergy, or tooth-root inflammation; see a vet to confirm. If not possible, rinse with saline and use small-pet antibacterial drops and ointment; keep the environment clean.
Why Is There Pus in a Dog’s Ear?
Pus can come from ear canal infection, ear mites, outer ear injury or otitis externa. Bacterial infection and ear mites are common causes producing discharge.
Female Hamster’s Genitals Suddenly Swollen and Red: What Medicine to Use
Swelling can be from fungal or bacterial infection, an allergy to new bedding, or estrus. Treat infections properly, remove allergens, and keep things clean; separate males and females if no breeding is planned.
I Used a Wood’s Lamp and It Doesn’t Look Like Ringworm, but Now It’s Just Red. What Disease Is It?
The photo suggests bacterial infection or ringworm; a Wood's lamp is only about 70 percent accurate, so a vet microscopy check is best to identify the infection type and treat with anti-inflammatories.
Why is my turtle’s shell cracked?
A cracked shell may be normal shedding (turtles molt periodically). If not, it could be shell rot from bacterial infection, with ulceration plus poor appetite and lethargy. Treat promptly if these signs appear.