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The hair on the tip of my Poodle’s ear suddenly fell out and it’s bald — why?

Sudden baldness at a Poodle's ear tip is often a fungal skin infection causing hair loss, itching, dandruff, and scabs. If those signs match, treat the spot with a vet-recommended topical ointment, and also check the rest of the body since ear fungus often spreads — treat everything at once to avoid recurrence.

Q&A 📅 October 10, 2020
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My puppy has an abscess on its belly — should I squeeze the pus out?

An abscess on the belly is often a localized infection from scratching and breaking the skin. Small ones can be drained, cleaned with alcohol, and treated with a vet-recommended wound ointment. Persistent scratching usually points to a skin condition or parasites (mites, fleas, lice), in which case an external parasite treatment is advised.

Q&A 📅 October 9, 2020