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What’s wrong? I just saw him run down the stairs, and when I came over his eye was swollen
From the photo, the cat's eye symptoms are likely conjunctivitis, conjunctival and eyelid edema from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or bacterial infection — an inflammatory reaction. If a vet is reachable, go promptly to avoid missing a hidden cause. You can also try pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drops several times daily; recovery takes about one to two weeks. Use an Elizabethan collar and trim nails to prevent scratching; disinfect the environment weekly.
My dog has a red bump on its leg that feels like it has pus and blood inside — is it serious and how should I treat it?
A red, pus-filled bump on a dog's leg is very likely an abscess caused by bacterial infection from trauma, foreign-body irritation, or parasite bites. It is recommended to first shave the hair around the affected area thoroughly and disinfect with iodine or alcohol; if there is still pus and blood inside, use a sterilized needle to pierce the bump and repeatedly squeeze out the discharge until fresh blood appears.
My dog keeps scratching and probably has fleas; I bought medication, but then noticed pus-filled bumps on its belly with a lot of scabbing, and I don’t dare to buy medication casually — I really don’t know what to do
Pus-filled bumps and scabs on a dog's belly are generally skin inflammation caused by bacterial superficial pyoderma, usually because the dog frequently lies on damp flooring or in a humid environment while its own skin resistance is weak, leading to secondary bacterial infection. If you don't know how to handle it, the best approach is to take the dog for a skin scraping examination and use medication as directed by the veterinarian.
Why does my koi get thinner as it grows?
A koi getting thinner may have many internal parasites draining its nutrition and hurting appetite. Bacterial infection or gut problems also cut intake and cause steady thinning. Take it seriously and help promptly.
My kitten under four months has a hole in its neck that is oozing pus
A breaking hole with pus on the neck can come from a bacterial infection after irritation, a poorly absorbed injection (vaccine or drug) forming an abscess, or insect/parasite bites. Clean and disinfect shallow wounds; deep ones with cavities need vet debridement and stitches.
My cat is coughing, weak, and has flat (airplane) ears since midnight
Coughing with white foam and weakness may signal a serious respiratory infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, allergic asthma, or heart disease, and needs urgent care as it can worsen fast. Viral or bacterial infection and heart disease causing exercise intolerance are common causes.
What are the brown-red spots on my dog’s skin?
From the photo, this looks like folliculitis, usually from excess oil and bacterial infection inflaming hair follicles. Control inflammation and eliminate the source: bathe regularly with mild dog shampoo, apply antibacterial medication (spray, lotion or ointment) per vet advice, keep the environment dry/clean and diet balanced, and supplement vitamins to boost immunity.
There are red patches, looks like a skin disease, with hair loss.
From the photo, many black dots on the abdomen are likely folliculitis from bacterial infection and excess oil blocking pores, worsened by damp floors, allergies, or bites, leading to folliculitis or pyoderma. Licking oxidizes saliva enzymes, turning fur red-brown. Use an e-collar, shave and clean the area, apply disinfectant and antibiotics; if no improvement in 3 to 5 days, get a skin exam.
What causes a Teddy to cough?
A Teddy's cough can come from viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or respiratory disease. It may be a cold from big day-night temperature swings without warmth; frequent cough with yellow-green mucus and fever may be distemper, so see a vet for diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Why do small fish get white spots?
White spots on small fish may be from poor water quality or bacterial infection; long stays in dirty water cause illness. They may also have ich (white spot disease), a common parasitic disease from Ichthyophthirius. Add salt to the water to kill the parasite and bacteria.