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My hamster has a suspected belly wound with a pink spot by the claw
The photo is unclear, but a scrape wound can be cleaned with saline, disinfected with iodine, and dusted with Yunnan Baiyao. Deep or bleeding wounds need a vet.
My dog is passing tapeworm segments in its stool
The photo suggests a serious tapeworm infection causing visible worms in the stool. Deworm internally with milbemycin, praziquantel, or fenbendazole, and repeat in a week.
My cat died suddenly after boarding; what does the X-ray show?
The X-ray suggests an enlarged heart and pulmonary edema, possibly cardiogenic, which can cause sudden death; severe stress is also possible. Definitive diagnosis needs a necropsy.
My dog vomited food scraps wrapped in black liquid
Vomiting food scraps usually means overeating or gastroenteritis. Black liquid in the vomit is concerning for blood, so watch for melena and see a vet if it persists.
Is my cat’s ringworm getting better or worse?
Ringworm treatment lasts about a month; darkened skin is a normal drug effect, not necessarily better or worse. Keep cleaning, medicating, and add nutrition; clear scabs before applying medicine.
Is my dog’s genital area swollen?
A swollen vulva can be normal in heat or late pregnancy; just keep it clean. Infection or inflammation can also swell it; see a vet if swelling is abnormal or with other signs.
My dog’s eye has turned white
The white eye may be from lens disease or cataracts, common in older dogs where the lens gradually clouds. A vet eye exam is needed to confirm and treat.
My dog was bitten by another dog and its eye is bulging
The photo shows a clearly protruding, necrotic eye that usually cannot be saved and needs removal. Untreated, it may repeatedly infect; seek urgent vet eye care.
My cat was spayed on Aug 13, almost two months later the wound looks moldy and has no hair
The photo is blurry but shows dandruff and scabs at the wound. Clean it and watch for hair regrowth. If healing is poor or hair does not return, see a vet.
My cat has a black scab that became a wound oozing yellow pus
The photo shows local skin pus, but the cause is unclear and needs testing. Clean and drain the wound, give pet antibiotics and a topical broad-spectrum skin medication.