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I applied clotrimazole and iodine to my kitten, it escaped the collar and licked the cream, will it be poisoned?
Clotrimazole is a topical antifungal; one small lick usually does not poison, but eating a lot over time can harm the liver and gut with vomiting or jaundice. See a vet if signs appear, and always use a collar during treatment.
What to Pack When Traveling With Your Cat
A calm trip with a cat comes down to packing right: a well-sized carrier, pee pads, pet (not human) wipes, food and water, comfort treats and toys, a leash, weather layers, and a small med kit covering disinfectants, digestion aids, anti-diarrheals, and antifungal cream. Skip human wipes — the alcohol in them makes a cat sick if it licks itself clean.
Feline Ringworm: Treatment and Care
Feline ringworm is a common fungal skin disease — usually Microsporum canis — that leaves dry, round, scaly patches with broken hair on the face, ears, limbs, and tail, and glows yellow-green under a Wood's lamp. Treat by clipping and medicating beyond the edge, boosting B vitamins and sunlight, disinfecting the environment with diluted bleach, and using clotrimazole for small spots or oral terbinafine for widespread cases, while cutting back on baths.
Dog Skin Fungal Disease (Dermatophytosis)
Most dog skin fungal disease is caused by Microsporum canis, whose spores survive for years in the environment, so infection is stubborn and contagious. Treatment combines topical and oral antifungals with medicated baths, and recovery takes one to four weeks depending on severity.
Why Rabbits Lose Fur
Rabbit fur loss usually points to poor nutrition, mange mites, ringworm, or bacterial skin disease — each with its own treatment, from mineral supplements to antiparasitics and antifungals. Clear away loose fur and check feed for trapped hair so the rabbit doesn't swallow it.
What Are Ringworm in Cats and Dogs
Owners are surely familiar with ringworm, a skin problem whose treatment is slow and which can infect the owner too. Although it is the most common skin disease in cats and dogs, many fur babies are abandoned because of it!
My puppy has a bare patch that may be a skin condition—will the fur grow back as it grows up?
The photo suggests a fungal infection. Clip and disinfect the area, apply an antifungal (terbinafine, clotrimazole, miconazole), use a collar, and keep the environment dry and clean.
What medicine for a female dog’s urinary tract infection?
A UTI has different causes needing different treatment. Bacterial infection uses antibiotics such as cephalosporins, ampicillin, and ciprofloxacin, with painkillers and diuretics. Fungal infection needs antifungal drugs like clotrimazole.
Outdoor Cat Has Ringworm and Ear Mites; What Medicine and How to Switch Food?
Ringworm needs antifungals (itraconazole, clotrimazole, sulfur ointments; terbinafine spray; severe needs oral/lime sulfur baths); ear mites need ear drops. Boost nutrition and switch food gradually to high quality.
Welsh Springer Spaniel
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an ancient flushing spaniel, mainly found in the U.S., valued as a hardworking gun dog and a moderate-sized, affectionate companion. Its weather-resistant red-and-white coat needs sensible care.