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My cat has a bald patch of fur; will it grow back?
From the photo, the cat shows hair loss and black spots on the skin, which may be caused by excessive oil secretion. A cat's oily skin is linked to its hormones and diet.
A stray cat just brought home, no health check done; what is wrong with its mouth?
From the photo, no abnormality was found; the dark area around the gums may be normal pigmentation. If the area is smooth and not raised, there is no need to worry.
What kind of animal is the fishing cat?
The fishing cat (also called the civet cat) is a carnivorous cat, 15-20 years lifespan, larger than a house cat, gray-yellow with dark spots and webbed toes. It is omnivorous, eating rodents, fish, frogs, birds, and more.
My Cat Has a Hard White Bump on Its Chin
A hard chin bump may be folliculitis or mite, fungal, or bacterial skin disease; blackhead-like spots confirm folliculitis from poor cleaning, greasy food, or a dirty bowl. Switch to dry-topped food, clean the bowl, and avoid plastic; treat the bump with chlorhexidine and antibiotic ointment, seeing a vet if needed.
My 2-month-old long-hair golden kitten has black spots on its body and nose; is it ringworm and what medicine?
Black spots can come from genes, pigmentation, folliculitis, or melanoma. Genetic spots show no other abnormality. Melanoma shows hard black growths. If these appear, get a vet check for metastasis elsewhere.
Black-Brown Debris in a Cat’s Ears: What It Means
A healthy cat ear is clean, odorless, and pink. Black or reddish-brown debris usually signals ear mites and needs prompt treatment. Here is what to do about black-brown buildup in a cat's ears.
Why are my dog’s teeth turning black?
Black teeth in dogs can result from poor cleaning, dental disease, or aging. Too much iron-rich food like red meat or organ meat can cause black spots, and cavities or tartar are also possible.
Frequent ear scratching; examination shows red spots and papules in the ear canal and hair loss around the ear base, with a large amount of black earwax on a cotton swab
Based on your description, the red spots and papules in the canal, hair loss at the ear base, and heavy black earwax suggest ear mite infection. Ear mites cause dark discharge and intense itching with head shaking. For mites, clean the canal and apply mite medication until cured; antibiotic ear drops may be needed to prevent secondary infection.
Its whole body is covered in these black spots
From the photo the dog's belly has black spots, likely folliculitis or superficial pyoderma from bacteria, often from a damp environment; confirm with a skin scrape. Clean with saline, disinfect with diluted peroxide or iodine, apply antibiotic ointment, and use oral antibiotics or medicated baths with an Elizabethan collar; disinfect the environment.
My fish has black-centered, white-ringed patches on its head—is this a skin disease?
White patches on a fish are likely skin infection—bacterial or fungal (white spot disease, saprolegnia). Fish disease is hard to diagnose; adjust water quality/temp/environment and diet, try meds; consult experienced keepers if unsure.