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My Dog Has a Red Bump on Its Genitals That Is Now Ulcerated – What Is Wrong?
A red bump on the genitals is often bacterial infection from licking or friction. Treat with antibiotics and topical meds: wash with a gentle cleanser, spray antibacterial, then apply a healing powder. Severe cases need vet-prescribed antibiotics; use an Elizabethan collar.
My Cat Has Red, Swollen Genitals and Mounts My Arm – Is It in Heat?
In heat, cats tread with hind legs, raise the rear, eliminate anywhere, vocalize, and rub. Some are quieter - individual variation. Red swollen genitals and mounting strongly suggest heat. Long-term heat harms health and raises reproductive-disease risk, so spay if not breeding.
My cat acted oddly after work—normally lively but last night motionless, refusing food/water, licking genitals, crying, repeatedly in the box with no result, even hissed at me. I thought constipation and gave probiotics; this morning one black hard stool, still crying with airplane ears.
Black hard stool means constipation, but check for urine—no pee suggests dangerous urinary blockage needing catheterization. With anorexia and crying it's more than constipation; see a vet.
My male cat got some paper stuck on his genitals; I can’t wipe it off by hand, and I don’t know if he licked it off himself. Can a cat lick it off on its own, and will paper stuck there cause problems?
If paper bits stick to a male cat's genitals, you can rinse them off with water or let the cat lick them off. Normally, if the genitals have no injury or infection, it won't cause inflammation; small bits usually don't infect. Watch closely; if paper remains, rinse with warm water to avoid discomfort.
Cat went to litter box, came out agitated, low growling, licking genitals frequently; urinated twice today, defecated once. 1 year 3 months, energetic
Licking genitals and growling may be estrus or a urinary disease. If in heat, just prevent infection from licking; if accompanied by difficulty urinating or blockage, consider urinary disease and see a vet.
Why does my dog have pimples on its genitals?
Causes: inflammation, allergy, bacterial infection, lack of cleaning, or hormone changes. See a vet to confirm the cause and treat accordingly. During treatment, follow the vet's advice and use a specialized pet genital cleanser, keeping the area clean and dry.
Kitten has a hard black thing near its genitals, seems fine
The kitten's genital lump is likely stuck-on dirt, not attached to skin. Wipe it; if attached, consult a vet.
My hamster has red, bleeding genitals and bloody diarrhea
Genital redness means infection; bloody diarrhea may be wet tail, which can be fatal, so see a vet fast. Digestive enzyme helps slightly but not fully; for genital infection rinse with saline or genital wash and use a antibacterial spray, and prevent dehydration.
My dog’s genitals are exposed after coming back from a walk
Exposure after meeting a female in heat is normal heat behavior and will retract when calm. If it stays out with redness, abnormal urination, or discharge, it may be urethritis, stones, or prostatitis; see a vet.
My male hamster is thin with scars, a swollen belly, and changed genitals
Some males have small testicles that shrink after heat; the scars may be self-biting or fighting, so separate them. Adjust diet for constipation or diarrhea as needed.