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Caring for a Chinchilla After Delivery and Her Newborn Kits
A chinchilla expends a great deal of energy giving birth, so the new mother and her fragile kits need especially careful attention. Here are practical postpartum care tips to help first-time owners.
Why Does a Dog Keep Rubbing Its Nose on the Ground
A dog rubbing its nose on the ground may have a cold (nasal discharge blocks breathing), a foreign object in the nose (pollen, dust, grass seed — causes sneezing), nasal skin disease (mites, bacteria, fungus, eczema — itchy, with hair loss), or simply be investigating an interesting scent on the floor. Treat the cause: cold medicine, remove the object, medicate the skin, or just redirect its attention.
My dog has a black bump under its anus and keeps licking it-why?
A black bump under the anus that the dog licks may be an anal-gland issue (impaction or abscess), a skin problem (eczema, dermatitis, fungus), or parasites. Fit a collar to stop licking and see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
My cat’s skin has bald spots, and some red areas that haven’t lost fur
Bald patches with redness but not all red areas bare could be: 1. fungal infection like ringworm (head, ears, limbs); 2. allergies (food, environment, contact) causing red, itchy skin and some hair loss; 3. parasites (fleas, ear mites, scabies) causing itch and hair loss; 4. skin inflammation like eczema or infection with red, itchy skin not always losing fur. See a vet for scraping and correct treatment.
My cat kept scratching and now has a bald patch behind her ear—what could it be?
Hair loss and scratching behind a cat's ears can have several causes. It may be ringworm, a fungal skin infection causing itching, scaling, and redness. It can also be eczema or a parasitic infestation, so a vet visit is recommended for a proper diagnosis.
Why does my dog have ringworm and hair loss on its forehead?
Forehead ringworm and hair loss can come from poor nutrition, fungal infection, eczema, folliculitis, or mite infection, and from vitamin or mineral deficiency. Treat the cause and balance nutrition.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
My cat lost a large patch of fur on its neck, bare skin, but acts normal, eats and drinks, no pain; just noticed it today
Bald, broken, red skin looks like a scrape or burn, or possibly bacterial infection, allergy, or eczema. Clean and disinfect at home or get a scrape test; use a collar to stop licking.
A raised lump on my cat’s belly with no hair around it; is it ringworm or something?
A red, moist bump on the belly is often bacterial superficial pyoderma or eczema. A skin scraping confirms it; keep the cat from licking and clean and disinfect the area.
My dog has some scars on its skin, what caused this?
From the picture, hair loss, crusting, and red rashes are usually skin disease: fungal or bacterial infection, parasites, allergic dermatitis, or eczema. Get a skin exam and treat accordingly; keep the coat dry and use a collar if needed.