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My cat is losing hair on its nose and ears
Hair loss there is not always ringworm, but scabs and dandruff suggest it. A skin scrape confirms; if unavailable, try antifungal medication like terbinafine or ketoconazole spray first.
My cat has tearing, red eyes, eye gunk, and extra tissue in the eye
The blurry photo makes it hard to tell, but tearing, red eyes, and conjunctival swelling suggest conjunctivitis or conjunctival edema. A vet eye exam, often PCR, is needed.
My dog has had bumps for years; now more with hard lumps
The photos differ; one shows scale, suggesting fungal infection, but years of symptoms make diagnosis hard. A vet visit is needed for cause-based treatment.
My cat keeps scratching its ears
Dark brown debris and ear scratching strongly suggest ear mites. Clean the canal with pet ear drops, then apply mite medication and keep an Elizabethan collar on.
My cat has scabs, hair loss, and white flakes behind the ear
The photo suggests ringworm (cat fungus). Confirm with a skin test at the vet, then use antifungal medication and spray, and disinfect the environment to prevent reinfection.
There is dirt in my cat’s ears; is it sick?
The cat likely has ear mites, showing scratching and red-brown smelly discharge. Confirm with a scrape exam, then clean with ear solution and use mite medicine.
My dog’s upper lip is red and swollen for no clear reason
Swollen lips can come from insect bites, allergy, oral infection, or eosinophilic granuloma. Bites often heal on their own. See a vet if swelling is severe or lasts long.
Left eye won’t open, tearing, slightly swollen, and the pupil looks gray
A gray pupil with tearing and swelling may indicate corneal damage or keratitis. See a vet for an eye exam and medication when possible. A corneal-repair drop can be tried first if a visit is inconvenient.
Yellow stuff in ear; not sure if ear mites or something else
From the photo, the dirty ear is likely from lack of cleaning; cats have wax and discharge. Clean 1-2 weeks with pet ear solution and soft cloth; avoid damage.
Kitten about 1-2 months, arrived yesterday, worms keep coming out of its rear, and this on its ear – is it ringworm? No nearby vet; what self-treatment medicine?
From the photo, the rear shows tapeworm segments (heavy internal infection); the ear issue may be ringworm. Deworm internally (praziquantel) and use antifungal for ringworm.