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At first a small bump at the ear base, I applied iodine, the rabbit kept scratching it, broke the skin, then scabbed; later a lot of fur fell off there, gave balance powder for days with no regrowth, looked dry but no dandruff; a few days ago found dandruff on the neck, after using a skin tonic the bald ear spot started getting dandruff too, worse than the photo. (Green circle is the neck dandruff spot.)
Hello, from the photo you uploaded, the rabbit's symptoms are very likely caused by a fungal infection. For this situation, shave the fur at the affected area clean, then clean and disinfect the site with iodine; after cleaning, use an antifungal medication such as bifonazole or ketoconazole cream. If the symptoms are severe, the rabbit may also need oral medication. During treatment, put a (homemade) Elizabethan collar on the rabbit to stop it from scratching the area and worsening the infection.
Started as a tiny lump, gets bigger each year, and bleeds
The raised lump is likely an abscess or tumor. If an abscess, it may be from inflammation; now that it has ruptured, get professional cleaning at a vet (local anesthesia likely, since it's near the eye). If it keeps returning, consider a tumor.
How to clean a cat’s ears?
Prepare ear solution, cotton balls, tweezers; calm the cat. Lift the ear, add solution, massage the base 15 to 20 seconds, let the cat shake it out, then wipe the outer canal with a cotton ball. Reward after.
What symptoms appear when a dog is infected with coccidia?
Coccidia infection shows low energy, bloody stool, jelly-like mucus, and dehydration; some dogs show no signs but still spread it. Stool with jelly mucus or blood at the end needs a fecal test and sulfadimethoxine, plus environment cleaning.
Accidentally hit the cat with a curtain; it hid, then scratched behind one ear root; eating and activity fine – what is it?
Frequent ear-root scratching suggests discomfort; check the area. For a wound, disinfect and use antibacterial medicine; if itch or hair loss, it is likely infection needing cleaning, disinfection, and anti-inflammation. If no relief, see a vet.
Why should you clean a dog’s ears?
Cleaning protects ear health; uncleaned ears build up wax, dirt, and bacteria, causing infection, pain, and itch. Regular cleaning prevents this and improves comfort; use a dedicated cleaner or a pro groomer.
My cat is losing hair in many places, largest around the ears, with patches both small and large.
Widespread hair loss is usually a skin disease from fungal, bacterial, or mite infection, allergy, or low immunity. A skin scraping at the vet identifies the type for targeted treatment, plus an Elizabethan collar and regular cleaning of the cat's environment.
My cat has red and black crusts at the hair roots that can be scraped off. The area near the mouth was already bald when noticed, and a clump came off when picked at. What medicine should I use, and do I need to bathe the cat?
From the photo, the area at the cat's mouth is typical feline acne (folliculitis), often from weak immunity, poor hygiene, oily diet, or plastic bowls. Switch to a lower-fat food and use ceramic, stainless steel, or glass bowls. Clean daily with chlorhexidine and apply antibiotic ointment.
Adult parrot has one swollen, teary eye, with no obvious drop in appetite
The blurry photo makes it hard to assess the eye inflammation, but based on your description a cockatiel's eye inflammation is likely from a bacterial or viral infection. Clean the eye with a pet eye-care solution twice daily and apply anti-inflammatory drops and ointment. Seek a vet if other symptoms appear.
My dog has small flesh bumps on its belly for years
Multiple belly bumps are likely nipples with mild folliculitis, needing only cleaning and less greasy food. If not nipples, they may be skin tumors needing a vet check and possibly conservative care.