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Brought a one-month-old kitten home, this behind the ear, applied iodine
The iodine hides the view, but if there is dandruff, redness, or hair loss, suspect bacterial or fungal infection. Use a Wood's lamp for green fluorescence (fungus), then antifungal meds. If unsure, disinfect and apply pet antibacterial ointment; see a vet if worse.
What causes small pustules on a dog’s belly?
Belly pustules may come from pyoderma, parasite bites, or bacterial/fungal infection. Rinse with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply antibacterial ointment; severe cases may need amoxicillin-clavulanate. Use a collar to stop licking.
Local hair loss with red, rubbed-raw skin, not ulcerated
The red skin is likely from friction. Use an Elizabethan collar, clean with peroxide, and apply antibacterial ointment. See a vet if it does not improve.
My dog has a lump on its leg with red skin around it
The photo suggests parasite bites or bacterial/fungal infection. Check the rest of the body; if clear, disinfect with iodine and apply antibacterial ointment 3 times daily. Use a collar to stop licking. See a vet if it worsens.
My dog suddenly grew a scar by its paw pad and it got redder after a few days of medication
From the photo this looks like interdigital dermatitis; keep the paws dry and clean. Clean with saline, apply an antibacterial ointment and limit walking. Drain any pus first, and use an Elizabethan collar to stop licking.
What Medicine Can Be Used for a Dog’s Rectal Prolapse?
Treatment depends on severity; mild prolapse is cleaned and gently pushed back with an antibacterial ointment. Severe prolapse needs veterinary care, often requiring sutures.
My adopted 4-month cat had a hind leg amputated; the wound reopened after bumping; the skin seems not connected
An amputation wound needs long healing; restrict exercise, cage rest with soft padding, and an Elizabethan collar to stop biting and licking. Disinfect the stump and apply daily wound-healing and antibacterial ointment, with oral antibiotics. A prosthetic can later aid movement and protect the joint.
A pimple grew in the ear; it was red at first and is now yellow
An ear pimple may be a bacterial abscess or a bump from mosquito bites and scratching. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching and prevent further damage and infection. Disinfect with iodine and apply a pet antibacterial ointment, keeping the wound dry during treatment.
Why is the skin around my dog’s tear stains red?
Red skin under the eyes is likely dermatitis or eczema from excess tears keeping fur damp. Clean the eyes often, keep dry, and apply antibacterial ointment or spray; also find and fix the cause of heavy tearing.
My cat has a small injury above its left eye but I can’t tell what’s wrong
From the photo, there is a broken, ulcerated patch of skin above the eye, likely from scratching. The cause of scratching (fighting, allergy, ear infection, skin disease) must be found for full treatment. Clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibacterial ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar; see a vet if no improvement.