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My dog has some scars on its skin, what caused this?
From the picture, hair loss, crusting, and red rashes are usually skin disease: fungal or bacterial infection, parasites, allergic dermatitis, or eczema. Get a skin exam and treat accordingly; keep the coat dry and use a collar if needed.
There is a yellow clump in my dog’s eye what is it?
A yellow object in a dog's eye is likely purulent discharge from a bacterial infection causing conjunctivitis or keratitis. Clean with eye drops, then use anti-inflammatory eye medication, and use a collar if the dog scratches.
I found black dots on my turtle’s head and one foot; what is it, is it serious, how to treat?
Even black dots are usually normal melanin, like freckles, and not serious. But if they smell foul it may be fungal or bacterial infection from poor water; change and disinfect water regularly.
What causes purulent eye discharge in a puppy?
Purulent eye discharge in a puppy may come from air or dust pollution causing eye inflammation. Low immunity and viral or bacterial infection can also cause it.
Flaky skin on the lower belly, not hard
The affected area could be ringworm, a bacterial infection or a parasitic infection, but skin diseases cannot be diagnosed by eye alone. A Wood's lamp exam can give a preliminary diagnosis for ringworm caused by Microsporum canis.
My Dog Has a Pus Filled, Ringworm Like Patch on Its Back After a Week of Damp Weather, What Is It?
Hair loss with red rash is usually fungal skin disease, possibly with bacterial infection. Get a skin scrape to confirm, then clip and apply antifungal spray and zinc oxide ointment with a collar. Use a dehumidifier at home.
Three-Year Intact Male Alaskan, Normal Otherwise but Drips Blood; What Is Wrong?
Long-term blood in urine may be penile or urinary trauma, stones, bacterial infection, or bladder tumor. Intact males may bleed from heat inflammation; stones show on imaging; consider tumor if excluded.
A Hard Lump Outside the Dog’s Eye
A lump at the eye corner can come from internal heat, bacterial infection (a stye), or mites. Feed light low-allergy food and keep the eye clean.
How Long Does It Take to Cure a Parrot Fish’s Enteritis?
A parrot fish's enteritis generally cures in 3 to 7 days, depending on cause and severity. Common causes include bacterial infection, parasites, water changes, and indigestion.
What Are the Dangers If a Cat Eats a Cockroach?
Cats may hunt cockroaches, but eating them risks parasite and bacterial infection, mouth and stomach irritation from the hard exoskeleton, and poisoning if the roach carried insecticide. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or seizures and see a vet if they appear.