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Dog has severe skin disease, often bites and scratches, heavy hair loss at the spot, red fleshy bumps; is it mites, fungus, bacteria, or eczema, and what medicine do you recommend?
From the brief description, the skin disease type cannot be confirmed; many need microscopic and stain exams. Most cause itch, hair loss, and red bumps; mites, other parasites, fungus, and allergic dermatitis itch more. For severe cases, take it to the vet for a basic skin exam to identify the type, then treat accordingly.
Got a hamster a few days ago; saw two tiny bugs in the cage; not sure if fungus or bugs
Hamster hair loss has many causes: nutritional, seasonal, fungal, parasitic, allergic, or traumatic. Seasonal loss is normal. Whatever the cause, clean the cage, change bedding, keep dry. Since the cause is unclear, a skin scrape can confirm; if no test, deworm regularly and try iodine and anti-inflammatory ointment.
My cat has scaling and hair loss that did not respond to ringworm treatment; a Wood’s lamp showed no glow – is it another fungus?
The scales may be from dry skin, poor nutrition or a damaged skin barrier, not ringworm. Use a collar, clean well, add water and vitamins, and see a vet if worse.
Could this be ringworm (cat fungus)?
The lesion looks like ringworm, which is usually caused by Microsporum canis. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or a skin scraping at the vet, then treat with an antifungal and an Elizabethan collar.
What happens if a dog’s fungus spreads to humans?
Fungal infection in people causes itching, rashes, blisters, and pain, even ulcers, and airborne spores can cause cough and breathing issues. Treat the dog, keep distance, disinfect, and wash hands.
What to Do When a Blood Parrot Cichlid Has White Fungus
Some fish lovers buy blood parrots for their looks, then notice a clear white frost on the body and panic. Here our experts explain what to do about white frost on a blood parrot.
How to Treat Saprolegniasis (Fungus) in Blood Parrot Fish
Saprolegniasis (also called cotton fungus) is a common skin disease in blood parrot fish, possible year-round. It starts from wounds or poor water quality that lets fungus take hold, and shows as white cotton-like growth. Isolate the sick fish, disinfect the tank, and treat with salt baths.
What causes ringworm (cat fungus)?
Cat ringworm is a fungal skin disease from fungal infection. Undernourished, weak, low-immunity cats are more susceptible. Infection is direct (contact with infected animals) or indirect (contaminated items like bowls). Treat with antifungals; the course is long, so keep medicating.
Why does a cat get ringworm (cat fungus)?
Cat ringworm is mainly from fungal infection; weak resistance or a damp environment raises the risk. Warm, humid conditions let fungi multiply, especially in weak cats. Contact with an infected cat also spreads it.
How Long for Goldfish Fungus (Water Mold) to Heal?
Goldfish water mold generally heals in 3 to 5 days. Isolate the fish, change water, and raise the temperature; severe cases need a salt bath.