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A patch under the eye went bald and the dog scratched it until it bled. What is this and how is it treated?
Baldness below the eye with itching is mainly considered to be from fungal or parasite infection. Fungal infection shows ringworm patches with gray scales and hair loss; use a Wood's lamp to confirm, then antifungal medication after shaving. An Elizabethan collar prevents scratching.
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.
How to treat cat calicivirus?
Principles: antiviral, antibacterial, fluids, symptomatic. Interferon, antibiotics, lactoferrin and vitamins, chloramphenicol eye drops and oral spray for eyes/nose. Disinfect the home to reduce spread.
What do I do if a one-month-old kitten has cat flu?
Treat kitten cat flu with interferon and inhibitory proteins plus appropriate antibiotics to prevent secondary infection, and add lysine and nutrition to build immunity. Use eye drops for tearing; after recovery keep immunity and nutrition high to prevent relapse.
What Are the Symptoms of Cat Flu (Feline Rhinotracheitis) in a Kitten?
Kittens with cat flu usually show: rising temperature (around 40 C / 104 F), persistent sneezing with cough, runny nose (clear then white/yellow pus), and tearing with red, cloudy eyes. See a vet promptly.
What virus causes cat rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis is mainly caused by herpesvirus, which spreads naturally through the respiratory and digestive tracts. The virus is shed from the sick cat's nose, eyes, and throat and infects others by contact or droplets, very quickly. It is highly species-specific and only infects felines. Sick, recovered, or latent cats can all be sources, so isolate, disinfect, and treat promptly.
How does a cat catch cat rhinotracheitis?
Rhinotracheitis is caused by feline herpesvirus, which spreads through eye, nose, and mouth secretions. Recovered or latent carriers also harbor the virus and can relapse when immunity drops or during stress. To lower risk, vaccinate regularly, boost immunity, and avoid contact with unknown cats.
My Alaskan Malamute has red skin around the lips extending to the nose — is it demodex, inflammatory skin disease, or eczema?
Redness around an Alaskan Malamute's mouth can have several causes: 1) allergy or irritation; 2) eczema or dermatitis; 3) parasitic infection such as demodicosis or scabies.
What eye drops work best for feline rhinotracheitis (cat flu)?
Treatment of cat flu begins with antiviral therapy, including feline interferon injections and antibiotics. For cats showing eye symptoms, erythromycin eye ointment, ofloxacin eye drops, or chloramphenicol eye drops can help relieve discomfort.
What are the symptoms of cat flu (feline herpesvirus)?
Early cat flu brings fever up to about 40°C, frequent sneezing, coughing, and runny nose that turns from clear to white/yellow/green pus. Tearing, red swollen eyes, and possible conjunctivitis or corneal ulcers follow; signs vary by stage and individual.