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My dog has a small red wound on its belly—is it a skin disease?
A red belly wound could be skin disease or trauma/scrape. If it doesn't spread, disinfect with iodine, use a collar to stop licking; if it fades and scabs, likely trauma. If after disinfecting it still shows dandruff, scabs, itching—likely skin disease, which can be parasitic, bacterial, fungal, allergic. Get a scraping at a vet; clean scabs and medicated baths for efficacy.
Hair loss and blackening under the neck
Hair loss and blackening under the neck may be fungal infection or a metabolic issue. With no dandruff or scratching, try supplements and observe; if from melanin deposition, add vitamins and cod-liver oil. Pigment buildup only affects looks, but see a vet if other skin changes appear.
But there is no scabbing.
From the photo, the cat's skin is clearly inflamed and over-scratching has obscured the original signs, but ringworm cannot be ruled out. Besides ringworm, allergies, eczema, allergic dermatitis, and parasites can cause this. A skin exam is advised to confirm the cause.
In the last few days my rabbit developed reddish wounds on its feet, and today it has spread to the edges. What could this be?
Based on your description and the photo, the rabbit's foot wounds are likely a fungal skin infection, usually caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes or Microsporum gypseum. It spreads fast and can extend to other areas or the whole body.
Common Misconceptions About Feeding Pets
Common feeding mistakes include giving white rice and organ meat (skin and bone problems), fish (choking and urinary stones), cooked bones (intestinal tears), human leftovers (too much salt and oil), long-term raw meat (dental and picky-eating issues), chocolate (toxic to dogs) and milk or raw egg white (diarrhea and vitamin loss). Feed a balanced, species-appropriate diet.
Abyssinian
The Abyssinian, also called the rabbit cat, Ethiopian cat, or Abyssinian, has the English name Abyssinian and is now distributed around the world. People usually judge a cat's origin by its name, but the Abyssinian's origin seems somewhat distant from Abyssinia. Abyssinia is the old name for Ethiopia, yet many believe the Abyssinian comes from ancient Egypt.
My kitten arrived 4 days ago and I just noticed skin disease on its ear
The photo shows local hair loss, dandruff, red bumps, and scabs on the ear-typical of skin disease. Types include parasitic, fungal (ringworm), bacterial, endocrine, or allergic. Suspect ringworm first; get a skin scraping or Wood's lamp check and a collar to stop spread.
What to Do When a Rabbit Sheds Excessively
Heavy shedding has several causes. Seasonal molts (March–April, September–October) are normal — just groom daily. Diet lacking fiber or vitamins A/B causes shedding and fur-eating, fixed by balancing the feed. Fungal or parasitic infection brings dandruff and ring bald spots and needs a vet; bacterial dermatitis (Necrobacillus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas) needs the right antibiotic. Identify the cause before medicating.
Chinchilla Mite Infection vs Fungal Infection: How to Tell Them Apart
Both mite and fungal infections cause hair loss and red skin, but mite hair falls in root-level patches with much dandruff and can be fatal, while fungal loss is sparser and not life-threatening short-term. Treat mites with alcohol wipes, mite lotion, medicated dust, and ivermectin if severe; keep the cage dry and clean to prevent both.
Symptoms and Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis in Dogs
Canine seborrheic dermatitis is linked to genetics, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and skin infection. Affected dogs often give off a distinct odor along with hair loss, mild itch, and greasy yellow buildup on the skin. This article explains the symptoms, causes and treatment.