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One of my dog’s ears is swollen and itchy; it earlier stopped eating, and the swelling has lasted almost a month
A swollen, itchy ear is likely an ear infection or other disease; after a month, see a vet to confirm the cause. Possible reasons: 1. outer-ear infection (bacteria/fungus) with redness, discharge, itch; 2. ear mites needing specific medicine; 3. ear hematoma from broken capillaries needing possible surgery; 4. ear tumor needing ultrasound or biopsy; 5. allergies or skin infection. A full exam finds the cause.
Vomiting for two days, occasional episodes, now lethargic with no energy, not eating, only drinking water
A cat that vomits, is lethargic, and loses appetite may have acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, a foreign object, hairballs, kidney failure, hepatitis, parasites, poisoning, FIP, or panleukopenia, among many causes. The best step is to take the cat to a clinic for exams and tests to confirm the cause, then treat accordingly.
Why does my dog have many small red bumps around its eyes?
Small red bumps around a dog's eyes can come from skin allergy, parasites, or bacterial infection, and some eye diseases also cause them. If the cause is unclear, visit a vet promptly.
What vaccines does a fox need?
Foxes commonly need adenovirus, rabies, parvovirus, herpesvirus, and enteritis vaccines. Start at 6-8 weeks and give rabies yearly to prevent disease and reduce threat to people and animals.
My rabbit licks its feet until the fur is gone, showing red skin, on both hind legs
This is usually skin disease from itching causing the licking and hair loss; common causes are fungal, mite, or allergic dermatitis. See a vet, clean the area, use a collar, and keep the cage dry and disinfected.
My newly adopted cat has much eye discharge and unequal eye size
Some eye discharge is normal, but unequal eyes suggest eye or respiratory disease. Causes include infection, herpes or calicivirus, or glaucoma; clean gently and use anti-inflammatory drops, and see a vet if it worsens.
After shaving a ring of fur and cleaning, what skin disease is this?
Common guinea pig skin diseases are fungal infection and mange (sarcoptic or demodectic). Fungus and mites both cause hair loss and scales; demodectic starts as smooth bumps. A scraping exam confirms type.
My dog stays in its bed and will not come out
A dog that will not leave its bed and has a runny nose may have a cold, infection or rhinitis. Warm it and watch; unvaccinated puppies need a vet.
My Cat Has Neck Twitches, Dry Heaving When Touched, Won’t Eat, and Has a 40.9°C Fever, What’s Wrong?
Fever, dry heaving, and anorexia in cats have many causes, commonly FIP or feline panleukopenia, and some immune diseases. First cool the cat with alcohol wipes; if fever persists with dry heaving, seek veterinary fever reducing treatment and treat the underlying disease.
Rosy-faced Lovebird
The Rosy-faced Lovebird is easily recognized by its head color, very similar to a peach. In the wild it often damages farmers' hard-grown crops, so it is driven away by local farmers.