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Hair loss and blackening under the neck
Hair loss and blackening under the neck may be fungal infection or a metabolic issue. With no dandruff or scratching, try supplements and observe; if from melanin deposition, add vitamins and cod-liver oil. Pigment buildup only affects looks, but see a vet if other skin changes appear.
Why Is a Guinea Pig’s Nose Yellow?
A yellow guinea pig nose is usually dried milk, dried nasal discharge, or a fungal skin infection. Wipe it; if it returns with sneezing it's rhinitis or a cold, and if it sticks with scratching and hair loss it's a fungal infection needing vet care.
My rabbit is losing fur and slightly bleeding. How to treat?
Fur loss and bleeding at the ear edge is usually from over-scratching due to fungus, bacteria, mites or allergy, causing skin damage; common infections cause local inflammation. Get a microscope exam of skin secretion at a vet. If unavailable, fit a collar, rinse with saline, apply iodine, and use a broad-spectrum pet skin spray twice daily.
I just brought it home like this—what is wrong and what should I apply?
From the photo, the cat may have fungal or bacterial skin disease, possibly mixed. If possible, get a skin scraping at a vet. If not, trim fur 2-3 cm around the area, rinse with saline, disinfect with iodine or hydrogen peroxide, then apply pet antibacterial spray and antifungal ointment (ketoconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine). Observe 5-7 days and use an Elizabethan collar.
My Schnauzer has hair loss and scabbing at both front leg joints.
Scabbing and hair loss on the front elbow joints is most often from excessive friction—the elbows bear weight on hard floors, irritating the skin and causing calluses and scabs. Protect the elbows and soften/moisturize the skin; pad the resting area. Severe cases need veterinary care; fungi or allergies can also cause it.
But there is no scabbing.
From the photo, the cat's skin is clearly inflamed and over-scratching has obscured the original signs, but ringworm cannot be ruled out. Besides ringworm, allergies, eczema, allergic dermatitis, and parasites can cause this. A skin exam is advised to confirm the cause.
The Area Around My Dog’s Mouth Is Red, Losing Fur, and Seems a Bit Suppurating
Red rash, hair loss, and pus near a dog's lips are likely fungal infection or mixed fungal-bacterial skin disease; a vet scrape and stain help confirm. Lip-area skin disease needs oral meds to avoid licking toxicity.
Eyes Are Red and Swollen, but Appetite Is Normal, the Cat Is Active, Nose Is Wet, No Fever
Red, swollen eyes with a wet nose are likely conjunctivitis from bacterial or viral infection. Clean the eye discharge and use a pet eye drop with neomycin or lysozyme, applying four to six times daily.
A newborn kitten’s eye got scratched open by its claw while nursing on day two—what should I do?
This is urgent: gently clean with warm water on gauze, prevent further scratching with a small cone/cup over the head, and see a vet if bleeding, swelling, or discharge appears for eye drops/ointment.
How to Relieve Allergy Symptoms in Cats
Cat allergies come from food, drugs, fleas, or the environment, and show as itching, redness, sneezing, or tearing. Remove the trigger — stop the food, treat drug reactions at a clinic, use an Elizabethan collar and flea control for skin or environmental allergy.