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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.
Why Is Your Cat Suddenly Limping?
Sudden lameness in cats can stem from injury, arthritis, hip dysplasia, or even aortic thromboembolism. Catch it early, get a proper diagnosis, and manage weight, joints, and environment for better recovery.
What to Do When Eye Discharge Seals Your Kitten’s Eyes
Crusted-shut eyes can be simple dietary “heat” from rich food and low water, but yellow-green discharge or redness points to a blocked tear duct or keratitis that needs a vet. Use natural food, push water, and always fit an Elizabethan collar during treatment.
Why Siamese Cats Have Kinked Tails
A kinked tail in a Siamese cat is a hereditary genetic trait, not an injury — affected cats also tend to have slightly crossed eyes. It does not affect the cat's growth or development, but inbred lines carry weaker immunity and need extra nutrition and care.
How to Bathe Your Pet Safely, Including Medicated Baths
A proper bath means guarding the ears with cotton, securing an unwilling pet on a leash, shampooing the whole coat except the eyes and scrotum, rinsing fully, and drying thoroughly. For medicated baths, concentration and contact time are the decisive factors: too strong is toxic, too weak or too brief is useless.
What to Do When a Hairless Cat Catches a Cold
Hairless cats have no fur to insulate them, so they catch chills easily—keep a sick cat warm, hydrated, and well-fed, and use heat-clearing or antiviral medication for cold symptoms. If eye discharge, red eyes, or fever appears, the cause may be feline rhinotracheitis and needs prompt veterinary care. Year-round, hairless cats need indoor living, clothing in winter, regular wiping in summer, and a calm, safe environment.
Understanding Why Your Dog Produces Excessive Eye Discharge
When inflammation occurs in a dog's eyeball or around the eye, tears or eye discharge will appear. The dog may blink frequently, lash growth can become abnormal, and dogs whose eyes are irritated will show the same symptoms.
What Color Is a Cat’s Eye Discharge?
As a good owner, learn to judge your cat's health by eye-discharge color! Here's what each color means.
Daily Cat Care Tips
Many prospective owners worry about what to watch for and whether it's troublesome. Cats love cleanliness—they groom with their tongue and wash their face after eating, spending ~15% of the day on coat care—but owners still have work to do.
Types and Treatment of Cat Conjunctivitis
Cat conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva covering the eye and inner eyelid, causing redness, swelling, and tearing. It has four types; here is a detailed explanation of symptoms and treatment.