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Shandong Lion Cat
The Shandong Lion Cat is mainly seen in zoos in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Jinan, and Qingdao in China, and rarely abroad in Japan and Singapore. It is called the Shandong Lion Cat because it looks like a lion, with long, fluffy fur.
Common Mistakes When Medicating a Sick Chinchilla
Many owners hesitate to medicate a sick chinchilla for fear of side effects, or stop treatment once it improves. Both are wrong. Here are common medication mistakes to avoid.
My kitten arrived 4 days ago and I just noticed skin disease on its ear
The photo shows local hair loss, dandruff, red bumps, and scabs on the ear-typical of skin disease. Types include parasitic, fungal (ringworm), bacterial, endocrine, or allergic. Suspect ringworm first; get a skin scraping or Wood's lamp check and a collar to stop spread.
My cat has black grain-like specks on top of its head, about 1 mm
Black grain-like bumps on a cat's head have several causes; the photo is unclear, so causes may include skin parasites (fleas, ticks), sebaceous cysts, prior skin disease, or debris like dirt. A vet can diagnose via exam and skin scraping; treatment may be antiparasitics, cleaning, or anti-inflammatories.
What causes ringworm (cat fungus)?
Cat ringworm is a fungal skin disease from fungal infection. Undernourished, weak, low-immunity cats are more susceptible. Infection is direct (contact with infected animals) or indirect (contaminated items like bowls). Treat with antifungals; the course is long, so keep medicating.
My cat’s face is ulcerated and has a hole that broke open
A facial ulcer that has broken into a hole may be severe trauma, skin infection, or disease-see a vet at once; do not self-treat to avoid spreading infection. Before the visit, gently clean with warm saline or chlorhexidine (not alcohol); treatment may include sutures, antibiotics, and dressings with a collar.
A stray cat can’t open its eyes, has no fur around the nose, and parts of its face are stiff
The photo suggests severe respiratory disease and facial skin ulceration. Eye discharge from infection builds crusted, stiff plaques; needs veterinary screening of respiratory/communicable disease. If no hospital, use antibiotics, antiviral eye drops, disinfectants, and softeners with daily dressing and a collar.
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.
Today I found red dots on my dog’s belly and near its privates, and a red patch in the groin—could it be eczema or another skin disease, and what medicine should I apply?
Red dots on a dog's belly are often superficial pyoderma or eczema from bacterial infection, usually from a damp environment or lying on wet bedding/floor. Clean the belly with saline, disinfect with diluted peroxide or iodine, then apply an antibacterial ointment such as a pet spray with zinc oxide, twice daily; oral antibiotics or weekly medicated baths help. Use a collar to stop licking and disinfect the environment to keep it dry.
My cat’s skin has bald spots, and some red areas that haven’t lost fur
Bald patches with redness but not all red areas bare could be: 1. fungal infection like ringworm (head, ears, limbs); 2. allergies (food, environment, contact) causing red, itchy skin and some hair loss; 3. parasites (fleas, ear mites, scabies) causing itch and hair loss; 4. skin inflammation like eczema or infection with red, itchy skin not always losing fur. See a vet for scraping and correct treatment.