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My hamster has small white spots on its eye
White spots on a hamster's eye may be keratitis or cataracts. Keratitis from inflammation can be treated with anti-inflammatory eye drops 3-5 times daily for a week. Cataracts can occur at any age, especially in older or diabetic hamsters, and need an exotic-pet vet if you cannot manage it.
My cat’s eyebrows went bald and its eyes and paws swelled, it healed, then the other side swelled and healed, and now the skin is broken
Ulcers and moist redness are usually from a skin disease; itching leads to over-scratching and sores, so use a collar. The photo shows dirty ears with broken wounds, likely ear mites or other mites. Clean the ears daily with ear solution and apply ear medication for 2–3 weeks, and deworm monthly for three months with selamectin or fipronil. For the skin sores, clip, rinse with peroxide, disinfect with iodine, then apply antibiotic ointment twice daily; if no improvement, see a vet.
My kitten is only about 10–20 days old, but it has yellow eye discharge and sneezes—can I apply erythromycin ointment?
Erythromycin ointment is a skin OTC drug and not advised for the eyes. Yellow discharge and redness signal eye inflammation like conjunctivitis; rinse with saline and apply pet neomycin eye drops 4–6 times daily. If sneezing and runny nose appear, it may also be an upper-respiratory infection (cat flu, mycoplasma, chlamydia), so keep warm and see a vet for testing.
What colors can cats see?
Cats can see blue, yellow, and green. Their vision relies mainly on rod cells, good in dim light. They lack red-sensing cones, so they cannot tell red and see red items as yellow-gray; they also cannot see orange or brown. Their color saturation is lower than ours.
My turtle has swollen red eyes, barely eats, and is unresponsive—what do I do?
Red, swollen eyes with white discharge and lethargy suggest white-eye disease, common with poor water quality and temperature swings. It is highly contagious, so isolate and treat; severe cases need an exotic-pet vet.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
Can a dog’s glaucoma be cured?
A dog's glaucoma can be cured if treated promptly. It is divided into primary and secondary types, managed with medication, surgery, or eye drops.
Stray female cat, unknown age, found with no visible eyeball; maybe it’s healed inside; no pus or inflammation; how much would treatment cost? I’m a student and want to adopt her if affordable
A missing eyeball may be from old injury with no function to restore, costing little if no pain. But a hidden eye needs a vet exam that costs more. Only a clinic can confirm and quote.
Cat death: found it had bitten off several patches around its neck; unknown how long; lay stiff on the scratching post with a bent tail, eyes open; the other cat in the room also died
Only post-death signs were given, so the cause of two deaths is unclear. Possibilities include severe infectious disease, fight stress, or shared toxin. A necropsy is needed.
Eye won’t open, white discharge, and the eye is turning white
An eye that won't open with white discharge and a whitening eye likely signals eye disease such as cataracts, glaucoma, or corneal ulcer, or trauma/infection. A vet eye exam is urgent.