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Why Is My Blood Parrot Fish Swimming Lopsided?
A blood parrot cichlid swimming tilted or sinking usually means low temperature, swim-bladder disorder from fat buildup, or enteritis. Raise heat, fix the diet, or treat the tank with antibiotics.
My dog recently developed small black spots on its body; I considered age spots but it is only four years old. Could it be from feeding fish oil too often? Also, this morning its stool was a bit loose with a little blood
If the skin only has black spots with no other symptoms, it is mainly considered a genetic trait or pigment deposition. For the loose stool with blood, causes include gastroenteritis, parasites, parvovirus, or distemper; see a vet. If a visit is hard, fast it and give broad-spectrum anti-inflammatories.
This morning my cat suddenly lost fur above its mouth and developed red patches; nothing was there the day before. Could it be ringworm, and what ointment is best?
From the photo, the two ulcers below the nose may be from friction; if the cat isn't vaccinated, calicivirus is also possible. Clean the area with saline, dab with iodine, and see a vet if sneezing or tearing appears.
My 3-Month-Old Sugar Glider’s Pouch Hasn’t Developed Properly
A sugar glider's pouch holds four nipples for the young; it may be too small, thin, shrunken, or malformed. Don't treat it yourself—seek a professional veterinarian's help.
Cat developed skin disease while parents were caring for it; what is going on and what medicine helps?
There are many types of cat skin disease with different treatments, and without symptoms a specific plan cannot be given. A vet visit is recommended to identify the cause.
My cat developed subcutaneous emphysema after spay surgery; will it heal on its own while on antibiotics?
Emphysema is unlikely to resolve on its own; use daily bandage compression and broad-spectrum antibiotics, usually recovering in about a week. Keep it calm.
My lop rabbit has a wet nose, sneezes, and is sometimes listless but then active again – is it a cold?
Sneezing and a runny nose in a rabbit can indicate a cold, especially if mild. Keep the rabbit warm, offer warm water, and consider safe cold and anti-inflammatory medication.
My lactating dog has developed a skin problem
During lactation, heavy shedding with red and swollen skin and scabs is mainly considered temporary hormone-related shedding, but bacterial or fungal infection, insect bites, or allergy are also possible. Get a skin scraping at the vet to confirm. Keep the area clean, feed light digestible food, avoid greasy and salty food.
Rabbit has one ear up for 3 days, it is a lop-eared rabbit
A lop-eared rabbit holding one ear up can be from young age, mixed breeding, stress, or injury. Ear injury needs prompt treatment.
Alopecia, hair loss, skin turning black, hard, thick; bumps, red, bleeding, oozing
The photo shows skin disease with large-area keratin damage, likely fungal or mite infection. Get a pro skin exam and scrapings; for mites, deworm and medicated bath. Keep the environment dry.