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Cat Ringworm: Treatment and Prevention
Ringworm is a common feline skin disease, mostly in low-resistance cats. Microsporum canis and Trichophyton are the two main fungi; 90% from M. canis, evolving into irritating ringworm. Here's the detail.
Understanding Cat Stool: Soft Stools and Diarrhea
Most owners don't know a cat's stool best reflects its health. How does stool show health?
Causes and Treatment of Cat Black Chin (Feline Acne)
The black chin, a beauty killer for cats, spares no cat - better wrong than miss. From my experience petting many cats, 90% can't escape it! Let's examine this trickster~
How to Treat a Cat’s Black Chin (Feline Acne)
That cute cat has 'coal cinders' on its chin like it stole coal. As a responsible owner, do not ignore this beauty and health issue.
What Are the Symptoms of Stud Tail in Cats?
Stud tail looks like blackheads on a cat's tail base, with greasy matted fur and a foul waxy buildup, and can progress to infection. This article covers its causes, symptoms, and treatment plus prevention.
What Ointment Works for Cat Folliculitis
Cat folliculitis is skin inflammation from excess oil clogging follicles. Clean with an alkaline wash, then apply erythromycin ointment; a skin spray and zinc oxide ointment also help. This article details the care.
What to Do About a Cat’s Black Chin
A greasy black chin is likely cat acne (folliculitis) and needs prompt treatment. This article covers treatment and prevention of cat acne.
How Melanoma Affects Cats
Feline melanoma can be benign or malignant. It is often confused with lentigo simplex, but they differ. Benign has little effect but needs removal to prevent worsening; malignant has a larger impact, possibly causing local necrosis. Here are the details.
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.
Black Egg-Like Spots Behind the Ears and on the Eyes, with Hair Loss Around Them
The black dots may be dirt or flea feces; with hair loss, a flea infection is likely. Use a cat-specific topical dewormer on the rabbit (careful dose) and clear fleas from the hutch and surroundings.