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Why Do Koi Get White Spot Disease (Ich)?
Koi 'white fungus' is really white spot disease, caused by the parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. It spreads through poor water, temperature swings, new fish, overcrowding, or stress, and shows as salt-grain spots, rubbing, and lost appetite. Treat by improving water, quarantining, using ich medication, and raising the temperature to 30–32°C for about a week.
Why Do Arowana Scales Raise (Pinecone Disease), and How to Treat It
Arowana scale-raising has three causes—handling-related, parasitic, and bacterial—each needing different treatment. Find the real cause and treat accordingly. This article covers the common causes and treatments.
A bald patch appeared on the belly about a week ago; I thought it was summer shedding. Then small red spots showed up and the cat keeps licking and biting. After a work trip the rash spread and licking increased.
Red spots on a cat's belly usually point to a skin condition causing redness, itch, scaling, and hair loss. A skin scraping at the vet is needed to confirm the cause. Keep the environment clean and dry and feed a balanced diet.
I do not know when my turtle’s shell started turning white — is it natural aging or some disease?
A turtle shell turning white can be caused by water scale, fungal infection, or shell rot (ulcerative shell disease). These are all related to water quality. Water scale has no odor and can be brushed off; otherwise it may be fungal disease or shell rot needing antifungal treatment or a vet.
I adopted this cat and did not know it was sick; its neck is scratched and losing hair on both sides — is this a serious contagious disease?
The photo of the cat's neck is blurry and skin details cannot be seen, so it is hard to determine the exact skin condition; a definite answer cannot be given yet. Shave the fur around the area, keep an Elizabethan collar on, disinfect with povidone-iodine, and take the cat for a skin test.
Can Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu) Spread to Humans?
Cat flu cannot infect humans; the herpesvirus is species-specific and only spreads among cats via contact or droplets. Isolate an infected cat to protect other cats.
Rabbit didn’t scratch much at first, but later scratched constantly and even spread to me; I got many bumps. Is it the rabbit or me?
Constant scratching in a rabbit may be parasites (lice, mites) or skin disease; treat with deworming or anti-fungal/antibiotic meds. Allergies also possible.
What are the symptoms of discus fish black death disease?
Discus black death shows poor appetite and lethargy, then spreading black pigment until the fish turns fully black, with fluid buildup and death. Keep water clean and stable.
My dog has symmetrical hair loss on both sides of the back and a patch on the belly; how do I tell if it’s skin disease or follicle damage?
Back hair loss may be endocrine issues like hypothyroidism or sex-hormone imbalance, with later rough skin and pigmentation; see a vet if drinking/urination changes or itch. Follicle damage usually has no other signs; observe and add lecithin and salmon oil.
What disease causes red spots on a goldfish?
Red spots may come from bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection, or from overfeeding and polluted water. Isolate the fish, clean and disinfect the tank, and treat with antibiotics like rifampicin or metronidazole while keeping water quality good.