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Why is there a bald, pus-filled patch behind my cat’s ear?
A bald, oozing spot behind the ear is often fungal or bacterial dermatitis or a parasite infection. A skin scraping at the vet identifies the cause. Meanwhile, use a pet antiseptic spray and watch for improvement.
What happens if a Teddy bites you?
A Teddy's sharp teeth can break skin, cause redness, bleeding, and infection. If unvaccinated it may carry rabies. Wash with soap and water, disinfect with iodine, and get the shot within 48 hours.
Why do small birds get pus in their eyes?
Causes include bacterial, viral, or parasite infection and conjunctival injury. Move the bird to dim light, rinse with boric acid or saline, and apply chlortetracycline or chloramphenicol drops several times daily.
A few days ago my dog’s ear got inflamed; we applied medicine, and today its lower part is also inflamed.
Ear inflammation can be bacterial, fungal, or mite-related, each needing different treatment. Have a vet identify the cause; bacterial needs antibiotics, fungal needs antifungals, parasitic needs deworming.
Why Does a Dog Get Tracheitis?
Causes include infection, environment, age, and immunity. Bacteria, viruses, cold damp air, or old age can all trigger it.
My Hamster’s Genitals Are Swollen — What Should I Do?
Swelling may be normal heat in females, a urethral infection, or a blocked scent gland. Clean and treat based on the cause.
My Cat’s Sneezing and Runny Eyes Stopped After Medicine, but It Still Won’t Eat — What Should I Do?
Cat flu (herpes) needs antiviral drugs and lysine; offer light food and patience if appetite is still low after symptoms ease.
My Hamster’s Tongue Is Slightly Purple-Black — Should I Worry?
A purple tongue suggests poor blood or oxygen supply, mouth ulcers, infection, or allergy. A vet should diagnose the exact cause.
What Happens When a Nursing Dog Is Engorged with Milk?
Milk engorgement occurs when a mother dog's puppies cannot fully drain the milk she produces, causing her mammary glands to swell, harden, and become painful. If bacteria invade, it can develop into mastitis with fever and abscesses.
Hamster Has a Large Abdominal Lump That Burst and Bled
It may be an abdominal abscess needing cleaning, drainage and antibiotics; surgery is best. The nature is unclear (infection or tumor), so see a vet for professional care.