Search Results
1856 results for “Bacterial infection”
My cat keeps rolling and rubbing on things
Constant rolling and rubbing usually means itchy skin from folliculitis, ringworm, allergies, or bacteria. Check for redness, dandruff, or scabs and see a vet for a skin scrape if present.
My dog has developed patchy hair loss (alopecia)
The photo suggests the patchy hair loss comes from damaged hair follicles, which can result from bad shaving, bacteria, or folliculitis. Avoid irritating the spot and use topical gels or ointments to aid recovery.
My cat vomits yellow-brown fluid; is the cat food too poor in quality?
Vomiting has many causes beyond food: indigestion, intolerance, bacteria, parasites, liver/gallbladder disease, panleukopenia, or foreign bodies. If spirits are fine, fast and give probiotics; see a vet if it persists.
Hamster’s poop suddenly got soft; formed but squishes flat after a while. What’s wrong?
Soft stool can be from too much water, stress, or enteritis. Excess fruit/veg causes water overload; fear causes stress; bacteria cause enteritis. Adjust diet and observe; see a vet if no relief.
Cat hasn’t eaten for two days, keeps drooling, mouth won’t open, no strength. Vet X-ray said stomatitis and throat inflammation; two days of IV helped dehydration but nothing else. Still no strength, drooling, no response.
Stomatitis has various causes (injury, bacteria, viruses) needing differential diagnosis via blood and virus tests. Treat with antibacterial spray, oral/IV anti-inflammatories, or antivirals.
A little hair loss around the eyes, red, and hard to open; what is wrong?
Redness and hair loss around a hamster's eyes may be from heat or infection. Adjust diet; if bacterial, use anti-inflammatory eye drops.
Thought it was dyed the day before yesterday, but today found localized fur completely gone
Redness, swelling, and hair loss on a dog's lower lip may be from allergy, bacterial, or fungal infection. Switch to a hypoallergenic diet and clean bowls daily.
My dog was caged while I was out; came home to find its nail bent – probably scraped in the crate
A bent nail may come from anxious scratching at the crate. Trim the outer nail with pet clippers avoiding the quick; if bleeding, use styptic powder then antibiotic ointment; keep the crate clean. If it keeps scratching, let it roam a room or add toys.
My cat has patchy hair loss on its tail, was 2-3 spots now many, some bald, painful to touch
Long-standing skin issues with pigmentation are hard to confirm as ringworm; use a Wood's lamp (green fluorescence = fungus), and a skin scrape rules out mixed bacteria. Tail hair loss that's oily may be stud-tail (folliculitis). At home, shave, rinse with saline, apply antibacterial and terbinafine spray, use a collar, and supplement B/vitamin/fish oil; disinfect the environment.
My 8-month-old ferret ate 3-4 levofloxacin tablets two days ago and is now weak and lethargic
Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic, has sedative effects and can irritate the gut and central nervous system. With weakness and lethargy already showing, take the ferret to a vet promptly; do not medicate blindly.