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It has ear mites but I cleaned them; now the face and behind the ears are flaking — is it ringworm?
Facial hair loss with a history of ear mites is more likely parasite or bacterial infection. Treat the mites and do external deworming; clean discharge to avoid secondary bacteria. Both parasites and bacteria cause hair loss, so deworm and use an antibacterial spray or ointment on the face.
How is feline rhinotracheitis caused?
Also called feline infectious rhinotracheitis, it is an acute contagious disease from feline herpesvirus type 1, species-specific to cats. It spreads via respiratory and digestive tracts from sick, recovering or latent cats. Contaminated objects also transmit it, so crowded spaces have high rates.
What Happens If a Dog Has an Intestinal Blockage?
An intestinal blockage prevents food and digestive fluids from passing normally through the gut, causing persistent vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Without prompt treatment, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can develop and become life-threatening.
How do you choose a sheepdog?
There are many sheepdog breeds; for a family companion choose gentle Shetland or Scottish sheepdogs or smart Border Collies, while working dogs suit German or Australian Shepherds.
What causes blindness in dogs?
Causes include congenital defects, hereditary eye disease (retinal dysplasia, cataracts), eye injury, and infection destroying eye tissue. Senior dogs may develop age-related cataracts or other eye disease.
I applied abamectin (ivermectin) and it seems to have been licked off.
A cat's pupils can dilate when frightened, excited, scared, or stimulated by light. If no other abnormality, these are the likely causes. If the eyes seem uncomfortable, consider eye disease or viral infection (glaucoma, uveitis, herpesvirus, calicivirus).
What happens if I keep a turtle without changing the water?
Directly: waste, shed skin, food scraps accumulate, worsening water and causing shell/skin rot, pneumonia, eye disease. Low oxygen and high CO2/gas can suffocate. Poor environment reduces activity, refusal to eat, weight loss, weakness. Change water regularly; if not, install filtration and air pump or use flowing water.
How do I pick a German Shepherd puppy?
Buy from a reputable breeder or shop with a pedigree certificate. Check the build: muzzle roughly equal to skull, almond eyes, muscular compact body, straight back, deep chest. A healthy pup is lively, bright-eyed, and alert with no obvious faults.
What are the symptoms of feline toxoplasmosis?
Many cats show no signs, but some get low appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, or vomiting. Spread can cause nerve or eye symptoms, and pregnant cats may lose the litter.
What genetic diseases does the Pomeranian have?
Common Pomeranian hereditary issues include eye disease, heart and respiratory disease, and joint problems. Their fine, fragile bones break or dislocate easily; hormone imbalance can cause skin disease; after age 4 they may get cataracts or retinal atrophy, and older ones may develop tracheal collapse.