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My cat limps with a swollen, pus-filled, foul-smelling paw pad – what’s wrong?
Paw-pad pus and odor come from injury inflammation or a fungal infection. Severe cases need veterinary cleaning and antibiotics, plus home care.
My dog has a white grain-like bump on its eye. How to treat it?
The white bump may be a stye, follicular infection, or tissue growth. Use antibacterial eye drops like neomycin or chloramphenicol; if it grows and feels fluid-filled, see a vet for drainage. Use a cone if it scratches.
My Cat Has a Fever, Got Worse After a Shot, and May Die — What Else Can Be Done?
With pericardial effusion the risk is high; oxygen is vital. Fluid drainage or pericardectomy with a chest tube may be needed.
Pregnant Dog Has Two Small Bumps on Her Belly
Bumps may be normal mammary swelling, infected abscesses needing drainage, or hard lipomas to watch. See a vet if they grow, after she recovers.
Hamster Has a Large Abdominal Lump That Burst and Bled
It may be an abdominal abscess needing cleaning, drainage and antibiotics; surgery is best. The nature is unclear (infection or tumor), so see a vet for professional care.
What Should I Do About an Abscess on My Rabbit’s Mouth?
From the photo, a mouth abscess may come from overlong teeth causing a jaw abscess or from external infection. Clean and drain the wound, apply anti-inflammatory medicine, and if teeth are the cause, trim or extract them.
Why does my hamster have a lump under its chin?
A chin lump may come from infection, fungus, or a tumor. An abscess needs oral antibiotics and draining, while a tumor usually requires surgery. Have the hamster examined by a vet to find the cause.
What is the purpose of expressing a dog’s anal glands?
Regularly expressing a dog's anal glands can prevent constipation, body odor, and anal inflammation. Impacted fluid builds up and causes a strong smell and may lead to infection with rupture and pus. Express them regularly to avoid these problems.
Why does my hamster have pus-filled bumps on its skin?
Pus-filled skin bumps in hamsters may be caused by trauma, bacterial infection, or internal heat. If the skin is cut by something sharp or injured in a fight and the wound becomes infected, an abscess can form. Clean and disinfect the area and apply antibacterial medication, or seek veterinary care for drainage or surgery if severe.
How Is Dog Periostitis Treated?
Dog periostitis is split into suppurative and non-suppurative. For non-suppurative, apply cold compress within 24h, then warm/medicated compresses with lead acetate powder or ichthammol ointment, plus oral/injected antibiotics (Synulox, Baytril, ampicillin). For suppurative, surgically drain pus, flush and disinfect, remove necrotic tissue and bone, use drainage tube and antibiotics.