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My dog has a dark, soft lump under the eye — what could it be?
A soft lump under the eye may be a cyst or hematoma (often from a knock or infection) or, if well-defined, a growth such as a meibomian adenoma, histiocytoma, melanoma, or squamous cell carcinoma. A vet exam is needed for a firm diagnosis.
What causes a dog’s eyes to turn red?
A dog's red eyes can come from diet-related 'heat,' a foreign object, ingrown eyelashes, allergy, or eye disease (conjunctivitis, keratitis). Rinse with saline, then use chloramphenicol drops; if unsure or not improving, see a vet.
Is this cat ringworm?
From the photo, the cat's symptoms do not look like ringworm. Besides ringworm, allergies, external irritation and bacterial infection can also cause red skin. To check for ringworm, shine a Wood's lamp on the spot; green fluorescence means infection. If ringworm is ruled out, see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
My 50-day-old Corgi puppy’s mouth is swollen and it won’t eat — anti-inflammatory and pain shots didn’t help, and several vets had no answer
The photo is blurry so the exact problem isn't clear, but it's likely not a mystery case — get a second opinion at another hospital. For a swelling in the mouth, ask for a fine-needle aspirate and cytology to rule out a tumor and determine its nature, plus bloodwork and an allergy test, since allergies can also cause oral and mucosal swelling. Find the cause before treating.
Can you tell what breed this cat is?
From the photo it could be an American Shorthair tabby or a mixed breed; since it's young, breed traits aren't clear yet, so it's hard to say exactly. But care is the same for any breed — at this age feed breast milk or goat's milk, and wean after 40-60 days.
There’s a white object above my turtle’s eye (not inside it) — what is it?
Without a photo it's hard to diagnose, but white material around a turtle's eye is often from polluted water — bacteria or microbes get into the eye. Change the water with dechlorinated water and keep it clean, then watch for improvement or any new symptoms.
My two-month-old kitten has sparse fur, won’t eat, had blood-sucking bugs, and is now weak and gasping with eye discharge — is it dying?
From your description this is likely anemia and malnutrition from not eating and a parasite infestation, plus dehydration and weakness; the flea spray you used may also have caused toxicity. The kitten's condition is critical — take it to a vet immediately for IV fluids, energy, and water, plus treatment for whatever else is wrong.
My puppy has a cleft lip/palate I only just noticed — what should I do?
The photo shows a congenital cleft lip and palate, a developmental defect that affects normal breathing, eating, and vocalization, with risks such as swallowing dysfunction and aspiration pneumonia. Feed via tube and help it learn to eat solids; surgical repair is usually needed to restore normal function.
My dog has a small broken patch on its chest — looks like an abrasion but maybe not
If it's an abrasion, clean the wound with saline, disinfect with iodine to prevent infection, then apply a pet wound-healing powder and a simple bandage. If the wound is already infected, use a pet-specific antibacterial topical. Keep an E-collar on until it heals to stop licking.
My cat had a scab, then lost hair, and now the bare patch is spreading — what’s wrong?
From the photo this looks like an infected wound. Clip the surrounding fur, clean the wound, and apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medication. Keep an E-collar on throughout treatment and watch for scratching — if scratching continues, consider ear problems or ringworm as the underlying cause and treat that directly.