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But the check showed no red spots or red patches
Itchy skin with dandruff can come from dry air, poor nutrition, over-cleaning, allergies, or infections. Use an oil spray in dry environments and see a vet for testing if the cause is unclear.
My cat has a small red, swollen, hairless spot above the eye with black dots – what should I do?
Redness, hair loss and black dots near the eye are usually folliculitis or fleas. Flea dirt wipes off after saline; for follicular inflammation use chlorhexidine and an ofloxacin spray.
My kitten scratched its eye corner, nose and mouth and now has inflammation and fever – what should I do?
Surface scratches rarely cause fever; persistent fever suggests calicivirus or FIP. Take it to a vet, especially with increased eye/nose discharge.
My hamster’s eye suddenly will not open, is red and swollen below – what’s wrong?
Red, swollen, shut eyes in a hamster may be infection, allergy or parasites. Get a vet diagnosis; clean the eye and use drops if infected.
Why does a cat get otitis media?
Middle ear infection can come from congenital ear deformity, dirty living, respiratory disease like flu or pneumonia, or low immunity and over-cleaning. Several paths lead to it.
What if my cat keeps licking a burn wound?
Licking a burn wound risks infection and slows healing; use a collar, and for serious burns see a vet for cleaning, antibiotics, and possibly bandaging.
How can I remove a dog’s body odor?
Odor comes from skin, mouth, ears, and anus; bathe regularly, clean ears, brush teeth and use probiotics for bad breath, and express anal glands. See a vet for heavy tartar.
Why does my dog keep licking its tongue?
Dogs lick their tongues for many reasons, including cleaning the mouth, regulating body temperature, relieving stress, and drinking. This behavior is usually harmless if no other symptoms appear.
What effect does sweets have on dogs?
Sweets harm teeth and cause cavities without regular cleaning; too much disrupts hormones, causing hair loss and tear stains, and burdens digestion, leading to obesity and even diabetes. Avoid too many sweets.
My Cat Was Bitten in a Fight, Now Healed but Has a Small Lump at the Wound — What Should I Do?
A small lump after healing is likely scar tissue. Keep cleaning and disinfecting; see a vet if it swells or oozes.