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No scratching noticed; found by chance; no reaction when touched. What is this?
A bald patch on the neck may be allergy, parasites, fungus, or bacteria. Get a skin scrape; if no infection, consider hormone imbalance or poor nutrition from low-quality food.
My Cat Had Dried Blood Near Its Whiskers, and After Cleaning I Found a Small Pink Bump
A small facial bump may be a bacterial or fungal skin infection or a parasite bite the cat scratched. Use an Elizabethan collar and iodine, and see a vet if it persists.
Why is my young kitten’s fur matted and cracking?
From the description and photo, matted fur and dirty black around the mouth may be fungal infection or moisture-related rash. Hand-feeding leaves no mother to clean; leftover milk and dampness breed fungus. Clean the area and apply antifungal/bacterial medication.
Why do cats get urethritis?
Urethritis is most often bacterial, from bacteria growing in the urethra. Low water intake concentrates urine, irritates the lining, and forms crystals. Keep the environment clean, ensure water, and limit dry food.
Why does my cat have a bump on its ear?
An ear bump may come from bacteria, fungus, insect bites, ringworm, or an aural hematoma. Bites usually fade in 2-3 days. Ringworm needs antifungal medicine. An aural hematoma needs a vet. Treatments differ by cause; if worsening, see a vet.
What are the symptoms of a dog’s gastroenteritis?
Typical signs are poor appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, belly discomfort, sometimes fever, bad breath, dry mouth, low spirits. It is common, often from indigestion, bacteria, or gut parasites. Prevent by strict diet control and a clean environment with regular cleaning and bathing.
There is ringworm on the rear; the dog bites it daily, bleeding and scabbing
From the photo, it may not be only dog ringworm; fungal infection likely mixed with bacteria and serious skin damage. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop biting. Disinfect with hydrogen peroxide, then use terbinafine spray and antibacterial skin ointment. Change dressing 3-5 days; if no improvement, get a skin scraping.
My 3-year-old border collie started scratching a month ago; now neck, back, tail show redness, scaling
From the photo, the border collie has red, itchy, scaly skin from causes like bacteria, fungus, parasites, or allergy. Treatments differ by cause; if unclear, get a skin scraping at the vet to find the cause and treat correctly.
My cat’s chin is crooked with a lump; it hurts when touched but does not affect eating
A crooked chin with a painful lump may come from impact, infection, or other factors; take the cat to a vet to find the cause and treat it. Do not medicate blindly; get a professional diagnosis to avoid harm.
How to solve it, it’s getting worse
From the photo, likely eosinophilic granuloma from bacteria/allergy and low immunity. No mouth ulcer: use pet oral spray plus vitamin B and E. With ulcer: apply 1% gentian violet and 5% silver nitrate. Stop any new food. If no improvement, see a vet for hormones and antibiotics.