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What Causes a Dog’s Abnormal Body Odor?
A dog's normal mild odor turns foul with dental disease, ear infection, diet, allergies, or rolling in something smelly. Brush teeth or get a cleaning for bad breath, treat ear infections, switch food for gas, address allergies, and bathe after environmental rolling.
What are the symptoms of cat scabies (mange) mite infection?
Infected cats show intense itching, thickened skin, blisters, redness, and patchy hair loss, later causing skin damage from scratching. Lesions start on ears, face, and around eyes and spread if untreated—see a vet promptly.
My cat has a small injury above its left eye but I can’t tell what’s wrong
From the photo, there is a broken, ulcerated patch of skin above the eye, likely from scratching. The cause of scratching (fighting, allergy, ear infection, skin disease) must be found for full treatment. Clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibacterial ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar; see a vet if no improvement.
How can I tell if my cat’s eyes are sick?
Sick cat eyes may show redness, tearing, pain, light sensitivity, and increased discharge, with the cat scratching its eyes. Corneal disease, glaucoma, or cataracts reduce clarity and affect vision, causing bumps and bruises. See a vet promptly if these appear.
Why Does a Dog Scratch the Floor Repeatedly?
Dogs sometimes scratch the floor out of habit, but sudden repeated floor-scratching can mean discomfort. Here are the reasons a dog scratches the floor.
Why is one of my cat’s eyes red and swollen?
From your description and photo, tearing and increased discharge suggest conjunctivitis from foreign-object irritation or impact. Clean the eye with saline or eye wash, then use chloramphenicol drops. If the cat scratches, use an Elizabethan collar to prevent worsening.
What happens if a dog is confined for a long time?
Long confinement can make a dog lonely and bored, leading to anxiety, tension, and depression. It may become over-excited and hard to adapt, showing barking, biting, and furniture scratching. Health issues include stiff joints, muscle atrophy, obesity, and heart disease; lack of exercise and sunlight harms skin and immunity. Long-confined dogs also struggle to bond and may be sensitive and irritable with strangers.
How does a cat act when it is sleepy?
A sleepy cat may yawn like a human, sometimes with a few tears. It may squint, stare blankly, move slowly, and doze often, playing and running less and preferring a quiet place to rest. If you see these signs, it needs rest, so don't disturb it or it may get annoyed and scratch.
Spring Walks: Watch for Pollen Allergy in Dogs
Like people, many dogs are allergic to pollen and willow fluff, showing cough, sneezing, breathing trouble, itching, and tears in spring. Use a pet mask, anti-allergy food, and avoid parks and lawns to keep walks safe.
Why Does My Cat Have Small Bumps on Its Skin?
Small bumps can be bacterial (eczema or pyoderma), allergy, or fleas - and sometimes vaccine reaction, lymph nodes, or tumors. Match the sign: eczema from dampness, allergies with blue gums, fleas with itching. See a vet when unsure.