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My cat’s tail won’t lift and is bleeding
A bleeding tail that won't lift may involve bone or nerve injury, so get an X-ray first. If only bacterial infection, clean and disinfect, apply antibiotic spray/ointment, give oral antibiotics, keep clean, and add nutrition for healing.
Why does my cat have black ears with pus and a foul smell?
Pus and foul odor from a cat's ear should first be checked for origin - inside the canal or around it. Pus from the canal is usually ear mites or secondary bacterial infection and needs prompt disinfection.
What happens if a dog has soft stool for a long time?
Mild soft stool may self-heal, but bacterial infection can worsen it to diarrhea and dehydration. Treat promptly with probiotics; if no relief, use anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal drugs, and do a fecal test if it recurs to check for parasites or gut disease.
What happens if a dog eats Clavamox?
Clavamox is a pet broad-spectrum antibiotic (amoxicillin-clavulanate) that fights bacterial infections like colds, diarrhea and wounds when taken properly. An overdose can poison the dog; if vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, foaming, lethargy or refusal to eat appear, see a vet at once.
What happens if a puppy eats wood?
When a puppy eats wood, it may scratch the intestines and easily lead to intestinal obstruction and constipation. If the dog only ate a small amount of wood splinters, it usually just causes abrasions to the mouth or esophagus, and the owner can give some anti-inflammatory medication to prevent bacterial infection and ulcers at the injury site.
My cat’s eyes water and won’t open; what type and brand of eye drops should I use?
If tearing is from bacterial infection, clean with saline then apply any antibacterial eye drop like neomycin several times daily, and see a vet if no improvement in 3-5 days. Keep the environment clean and the cat from hiding in dusty places.
The whole belly turned red with small red pimples; the dog itches, and iodine plus erythromycin did not work; diet and life are normal.
Widespread red belly with pimples suggests allergic dermatitis, fungal or bacterial infection, or parasites; a skin cytology test guides treatment. Allergies need avoidance, fungus needs terbinafine, and parasites need monthly prevention.
My cat’s paw pads suddenly look red. What is wrong?
Red paw pads are usually a bacterial infection from an untreated small wound that the cat licks and rubs, causing hair loss and ulcers. Clean with iodine or saline, apply pet wound ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar.
What Happens if a Cat Is Declawed?
Declawing causes pain and bleeding and risks bacterial infection if not disinfected; clean and disinfect daily and watch for infection. Use an Elizabethan collar until healed.
What is this? Ringworm? It should not be hair loss from the flea medicine, right?
Smooth hair loss is not necessarily ringworm; it may be trauma, skin disease, or drug irritation damaging follicles. Severe trauma or fungal or bacterial infection harms follicles. Irritating topical drugs (antifungal, hormonal, low-quality flea meds) can cause patchy baldness. Recovery depends on follicles; feed fish oil and lecithin and use skin drops.