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My kitten arrived 4 days ago and I just noticed skin disease on its ear
The photo shows local hair loss, dandruff, red bumps, and scabs on the ear-typical of skin disease. Types include parasitic, fungal (ringworm), bacterial, endocrine, or allergic. Suspect ringworm first; get a skin scraping or Wood's lamp check and a collar to stop spread.
My two-month-old dog ate some pork from my pork patty on a walk, played, then vomited it, and later her face swelled and one ear drooped-what happened?
Vomiting then facial swelling after eating a pork patty may be food allergy or poisoning from additives/seasonings. Severe ongoing symptoms need a vet to confirm allergy and give desensitization shots and fluids; otherwise anaphylaxis is possible. The vet will examine and treat.
Why is the area around my hamster’s ear red?
Red ears in hamsters commonly come from allergies, parasites, or heat. New bedding may irritate-switch it; parasites need a vet's diagnosis; in hot weather, cool the hamster physically to prevent heatstroke.
My cat has constant clear eye discharge that I can’t wipe away and sometimes glues the eye shut
The photo shows conjunctivitis, with causes including bacterial, herpesvirus, chlamydia, or mycoplasma infection. Bacterial cases need anti-inflammatory eye drops and oral antibiotics with an Elizabethan collar, recovering in about a week; herpes-driven cat flu needs longer antiviral and immune-support treatment, possibly 2-3 weeks or lifelong.
My dog has severe skin disease and there’s no reliable vet nearby-what medication should I use?
From the photo this looks like a fungal infection or pyoderma, but skin signs overlap and mixed infections occur, so a skin scraping is advised even at a basic clinic. If fungal, use antifungals like ketoconazole, itraconazole, or terbinafine; severe cases need systemic treatment, medicated baths, and a clean dry environment.
My female hedgehog keeps raising her quills for no clear reason and is now bigger than the male—what’s the cause and what should I watch for?
Frequent quill-raising in a female hedgehog may be: 1. instinctive defense when threatened by environment change, strangers, or other animals; 2. heat, pregnancy, or nursing—if she gains weight or her belly grows, consider pregnancy making her irritable, so isolate her, give comfort, and reduce disturbance; 3. health issues like skin disease, parasites, or pain—see a vet; 4. environment—needs quiet, comfortable, right temperature, and privacy.
My dog has a small white pimple near its mouth
A small white pimple near the mouth may be: 1. acne or folliculitis—white bumps with slight redness, needing only clean skin and no rubbing; 2. bacterial infection—superficial pyoderma with pus, needing a vet and possibly antibiotics; 3. food allergy or contact dermatitis—remove the allergen and maybe use anti-allergy medicine. Confirm with a skin scraping; see a vet if it reddens, hurts, or ulcers.
The second photo is the test result 8 hours after a low-dose test; does my dog have Cushing’s syndrome?
Diagnosing canine Cushing's syndrome is difficult and complex and cannot be 100% confirmed by a single test, so based on the values shown it cannot yet be confirmed. The vet will take a full history and symptoms, then run blood count, biochemistry, and urinalysis; if suspected, an ACTH stimulation test checks adrenal hormone levels. CT and MRI are the most precise adrenal checks, followed by ultrasound and X-ray.
How long can a cat with hereditary hypertrophic cardiomyopathy live?
Lifespan is unpredictable, but with good care a cat with HCM can live about 10 years. Regular cardiac ultrasound helps catch changes early.