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My dog was scalded by hot water, then chewed the fur off and now the wound is raw and infected – what should I do?
A scald that the dog chews raw is likely infected. Here is the step-by-step wound care and when to see a vet.
Why are my kitten’s eyes crusted shut with pus?
Pus-crusted eyes usually mean bacterial or viral infection. Clean with saline and use an antibacterial eye drop for simple cases; calicivirus or feline herpesvirus need a vet diagnosis and targeted treatment.
What does conjunctivitis look like in cats?
Feline conjunctivitis shows as red, watery, itchy eyes with discharge. Here are the common causes.
My dog’s inner front leg is red and it keeps licking it
Redness from constant licking points to itch from fungus, bacteria, mites, or allergic dermatitis. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop licking, disinfect with an antiseptic, apply a vet-recommended antibacterial spray, and get a skin scraping if possible.
Why Are My Golden Arowana’s Gills Red?
Red gills in a golden arowana often mean red-spot disease or gill rot, both from poor-water bacterial or parasite infection. Mild red-spot disease improves with water changes and warmer temperature; severe cases need chlorine-dioxide baths. Gill rot is contagious—isolate and treat with salt, copper sulfate, or trichlorfon by stage.
Symptoms and Causes of Arowana Gill Eversion
Arowana gill eversion (flip-gill) starts with abnormal gill movement and breathing, then rapid breathing, surfacing, and starvation, and finally fully everted gills that suffocate the fish. Causes: foul water (low oxygen), temperature swings, cramped space, a misplaced wave pump, or bacterial/parasite infection. Treat early with better water and oxygen; hardened tissue needs surgery.
The Difference Between Conjunctivitis and Keratitis in Dogs
Conjunctivitis and keratitis are both eye diseases but differ in location and symptoms: conjunctivitis inflames the conjunctiva (redness, discharge, often from irritation), while keratitis affects the cornea (cloudiness, ulcers, possible perforation). Clean with saline and use pet eye drops for mild cases; see a vet for severe or corneal cases.
Cat Cold vs. Feline Herpesvirus (Cat Flu): What’s the Difference?
Feline herpesvirus (cat flu / infectious rhinotracheitis) is a serious, potentially fatal respiratory disease with fever, eye inflammation, and high mortality in kittens, while an ordinary cat cold causes mild sneezing and clear discharge. Vaccination and lysine supplementation help prevent it.
How to Treat Black Chin (Feline Acne) in Cats
Cat chin acne (feline acne) is a skin condition in which hair follicles become clogged and inflamed, producing blackheads and sometimes infected bumps on the chin. Most mild cases improve with regular gentle cleaning, while secondary infections need topical or oral medication.
Dog Bloating and Loss of Appetite
Bloating refers to the symptom of a dog's stomach and intestines swelling due to excessive gas production. Flatulence generally refers to the process of expelling excess gas from the body. Gas from flatulence is mainly expelled through the anus.