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My cat has a red patch on its tongue — maybe scratched — but otherwise seems fine
A red patch on a cat's tongue can be an ulcer from viral or bacterial stomatitis, from low water and too much meat causing heat, or from vitamin deficiency. It may also be a cut from a hard object or self-biting. If a scratch is suspected, keep the mouth clean with a pet oral spray or anti-inflammatory to prevent infection.
My Cat Has Been Using the Litter Box Frequently the Last Two Days, Sometimes Producing Nothing, with Little Volume, Crouching a Long Time, and Licking Its Bottom
Frequent litter-box trips with little urine likely signal a urinary issue such as idiopathic cystitis, urethritis, urethral spasm, stones, or blockage, often from strong stress or low water intake. If the cat cannot urinate, seek urgent vet care.
The Area Around My Dog’s Mouth Is Red, Losing Fur, and Seems a Bit Suppurating
Red rash, hair loss, and pus near a dog's lips are likely fungal infection or mixed fungal-bacterial skin disease; a vet scrape and stain help confirm. Lip-area skin disease needs oral meds to avoid licking toxicity.
My Turtle Has Brown-Yellow Spots at the Base of Its Legs and White Catkin-Like Stuff on Its Feet; What Is Going On?
Yellow patches at the leg base with white catkin-like material may be skin rot. Turtle skin disease shows ulcers, yellow or white patches, whitened skin, and local tissue death; the catkin-like matter may be sloughing skin that can block breathing and swimming.
This is a male cat I found on the road; it had a lump that grew much bigger in just one day
A swelling behind the ear that grew overnight has several causes. Feel if it's soft or hard: soft may be blood/pus from capillary rupture or infection (abscess needing drainage); hard, fast-growing, fixed lumps may be tumors needing biopsy. Skin infection can also cause inflammatory swelling—get a scrape.
My dog has several yellow bumps on his chest
Multiple yellow bumps on a dog's chest can be normal nipples, seborrheic dermatitis, pustular skin disease, or a lipoma. Since details are limited, have a vet examine and diagnose.
Why Do Arowana Develop Enteritis?
Every arowana keeper wants a healthy, beautiful fish, but beginners lack basics and may care poorly, letting disease occur; enteritis is common. Treat promptly once found. To treat, first know the cause. Our veterinarian details common causes of arowana enteritis.
How to Treat Arowana Enteritis?
There are many causes of arowana enteritis, and treatment differs by cause. To treat well, first determine the cause, then treat accordingly. Our veterinarian details common causes and treatments, hoping to help.
What Are the Causes of Arowana Enteritis?
Enteritis is also common in arowana and hard to fully avoid. Learning causes and treatments of common diseases helps prevention and timely care. Our veterinarian introduces the causes and treatments of arowana enteritis, hoping to help.
Why Does Your Dog Have White Sticky Discharge from Its Eyes?
White sticky eye discharge may come from internal heat, distemper, or eye inflammation. Learn to tell and solve it. Our team explains the common causes and handling.