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This morning my cat suddenly lost fur above its mouth and developed red patches; nothing was there the day before. Could it be ringworm, and what ointment is best?
From the photo, the two ulcers below the nose may be from friction; if the cat isn't vaccinated, calicivirus is also possible. Clean the area with saline, dab with iodine, and see a vet if sneezing or tearing appears.
What medicine for cat bad breath?
Causes: diet, oral disease, gut, poor cleaning. Debris causes bacteria/tartar and odor, even gingivitis/ulcers. Clean mouth, remove tartar. Gut (indigestion/dysbiosis): probiotics.
Dog mouth has a rotten smell – what to do?
From poor cleaning or rotten food; try brushing after checking for other signs. If ulcers, avoid brushing (irritates); use gentle mouthwash and anti-inflammatories. If no improvement, see a vet.
Cat mouth ulcerated and smelly – what to do?
Find the cause first. Long-uncleaned: brush to remove bacteria/debris. Severe ulcer: saline clean then oral spray to kill bacteria; add vitamins for recovery.
How to treat cat drooling?
Causes vary; check mouth for tartar, red gums, ulcers. If present, likely periodontitis/gingivitis/stomatitis - use anti-inflammatories. Bacteria/herpes also cause it. If no improvement, see a vet; if only drooling, clean and observe.
How to treat dog mouth ulceration and bad smell?
Mainly oral ulcers. Clean mouth and use anti-inflammatory oral spray; severe needs anti-inflammatory drugs. Feed soft/wet food; add vitamins for healing.
What medicine for cat mouth flowing thick drool?
Thick drool may be oral ulcers or other oral disease. Check for red, bleeding gums and odor; if ulcer, use oral spray and metronidazole, rinse often. If tartar, vet cleaning. Herpes/calici may cause stomatitis - treat the primary disease.
How do I determine if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis?
Combine clinical signs with lab testing. Sneezing, runny nose, eye discharge, breathing difficulty, and mouth ulcers suggest it; PCR confirms herpesvirus. Latent cases can't be detected.
My Cat Has an Unhealed Open Wound on Its Upper Lip – What Could It Be?
The photo shows a large unhealed wound on the lip, usually ulcers, swelling, and infection. Black coal-like specks around the lip may be lip-fold inflammation like black chin. Causes also include allergy, injury, stomatitis, or eosinophilic granuloma. See a vet; if not, use oral antiseptic spray and anti-inflammatory meds.
Is it dangerous if a cat eats ibuprofen?
Cats must not eat ibuprofen; even one pill can poison them, severely irritating the stomach lining and causing ulcers, bleeding, even perforation. Signs include bloody vomit, vomiting, jaundice, tremors. Overdose can kill within hours. If eaten, rush to the vet for induced vomiting and symptomatic care.