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White Film Over an Arowana’s Eye
A white film over an arowana's eye calls for quick water changes. The 'old three' method fixes mild cases; bacterial film needs fish-specific antibiotics.
Does a Cat Shaking Its Head Mean Ear Mites?
Frequent head shaking is not always caused by ear mites - it can also signal ear infections, parasites, or skin disease. Ear mites cause dark, foul-smelling discharge and intense itching; check the ears and, if you see redness, excess wax, or odor, see a vet for a proper diagnosis.
Common Diseases of Parrot Fish
Parrot fish commonly get head-hole disease (highly contagious, fatal), black-spot disease (fungus, most common), and red-skin disease (bacterial). All trace to poor water or temperature; treat with salt baths, yellow powder, potassium permanganate, and clean warm water.
Parrot Pneumonia: Symptoms and Treatment
Parrot pneumonia often follows untreated colds or arises from dirty, pathogen-heavy environments. Signs include lethargy, loss of appetite, breathing difficulty, and shivering. Treatment focuses on warmth (22-25 C), clean housing, supportive care, and antibiotics such as gentamicin for serious cases.
Common Parrot Eye Diseases and Their Treatments
Parrots commonly develop keratitis, conjunctivitis, and cataracts, usually from cage scratches, injury, infection, or nutrition gaps. Most are manageable with prompt cleaning, antibiotic drops, or surgery for cataracts, but prevention through a clean environment is best.
What Causes Chinchilla Enteritis?
Enteritis is a leading cause of chinchilla death, usually from unsuitable food. Types include viral, fungal, bacterial, parasitic, dietary, wind-cold, and antibiotic-induced, each needing different treatment.
My kitten arrived 4 days ago and I just noticed skin disease on its ear
The photo shows local hair loss, dandruff, red bumps, and scabs on the ear-typical of skin disease. Types include parasitic, fungal (ringworm), bacterial, endocrine, or allergic. Suspect ringworm first; get a skin scraping or Wood's lamp check and a collar to stop spread.
My cat has yellow fluid at the corner of its eye
Yellow eye discharge likely comes from bacterial or viral infection or congenital blocked tear ducts; a vet screening is needed. For mild cases, use neomycin eye drops after cleaning discharge daily; fit a collar if it scratches, and use drops 3-5 times daily.
My dog suddenly developed a large crusted clump on its head that falls off when picked but takes fur with it-what is it?
Crusted clumps with hair loss on a dog's head are usually skin disease; get a confirmed diagnosis at a vet if possible. At home, use pet antifungal spray/ointment; if no improvement, get a skin scraping. Use a collar to prevent spread, and boost nutrition and deworming.
A stray cat can’t open its eyes, has no fur around the nose, and parts of its face are stiff
The photo suggests severe respiratory disease and facial skin ulceration. Eye discharge from infection builds crusted, stiff plaques; needs veterinary screening of respiratory/communicable disease. If no hospital, use antibiotics, antiviral eye drops, disinfectants, and softeners with daily dressing and a collar.