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My rabbit occasionally sneezes and has clear discharge from only one nostril, with white secretions.
To tell a rabbit's cold from rhinitis, compare symptoms, but a vet check is best for the exact cause. A cold brings sneezing, watery discharge, lethargy, and fever; rhinitis brings pus-like discharge and head shaking.
My Cat’s Ear Has Black Crusts and the Fur Fell Off — What’s Wrong?
Black ear crusts can come from skin disease, parasites, injury, or ear mites. An Elizabethan collar prevents scratching while you investigate.
How Do Dogs Behave Before an Earthquake?
Before an earthquake dogs often whine, tremble, hide, howl at distance, refuse food, and paw the ground frantically, sensing danger. Some bark or push the owner toward the door, an instinctive protective response.
How effective is Erkang for cat ear mites?
Erkang is a common, effective antifungal and antiparasitic drug for ear mites, which cause itch and inflammation in the ear canal. Pair it with Frontline or Revolution, and use an E-collar during treatment.
What happens if a Golden Retriever’s ears are inflamed?
Inflamed ears show redness, moisture, itching, and discharge (clear or yellow-brown), with scratching and head shaking causing hair loss and hematomas, and severe cases hurt hearing. Use an Elizabethan collar and see a vet.
My Cat Had Dried Blood Near Its Whiskers, and After Cleaning I Found a Small Pink Bump
A small facial bump may be a bacterial or fungal skin infection or a parasite bite the cat scratched. Use an Elizabethan collar and iodine, and see a vet if it persists.
A pimple grew in the ear; it was red at first and is now yellow
An ear pimple may be a bacterial abscess or a bump from mosquito bites and scratching. Use an Elizabethan collar to stop scratching and prevent further damage and infection. Disinfect with iodine and apply a pet antibacterial ointment, keeping the wound dry during treatment.
Why Are My Rabbit’s Ears Suddenly Drooping?
A rabbit's ears may droop from a normal mood change, an ear injury, or ear mites. Check for dark brown discharge inside the ear, and never lift a rabbit by its ears — rough handling can damage the cartilage permanently.
Cat Ear Hair Loss in a Bald Patch: Causes and Care
A bald patch of hair loss on a cat's ear is often from a fight injury or a ringworm infection. Check the cat's skin condition to tell them apart. Here are the common causes and how to handle cat ear hair loss.
Why does my kitten have black debris in its ears?
Based on your description and photo, the kitten likely has ear mites and needs ear cleaning plus mite treatment. Clean with cat ear drops, apply miticide, keep an E-collar on, and maintain a clean environment.