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My dog’s mouth corners are ulcerated and bleeding; what is wrong and what medicine?
Red, ulcerated, crusted mouth corners may be skin infection, trauma, or oral inflammation. Disinfect with iodine, consider allergy or oral disease; see a vet for antibiotics or mouth spray.
Why is my cat panting with its mouth open?
Open-mouth panting can follow intense exercise needing more oxygen, or signal inflammation, infection, or respiratory/lung disease causing labored breathing. Anxiety can also cause it.
Why does my dog drag its bottom?
Bottom dragging is usually from inflamed anal glands, perianal disease, or parasites. Express the glands and use anti-inflammatories for gland issues; deworm if parasitic. See a vet if unsure.
Why does a dog bite its own bottom?
A dog biting its rear often has parasites, folliculitis, or anal gland inflammation causing itch. Deworm for parasites; express glands and use anti-inflammatories for gland issues.
Why does my dog have red spots on its body?
Red spots are most often flea bites causing itch, but can also be allergies or skin infection (bacterial or fungal). Identify the cause for proper treatment.
Why does a Poodle have green eye discharge?
Green discharge is pus-like and sticky, from eye inflammation or infection, or from 'internal heat'. Adjust diet and hydrate for heat; distemper also causes it, so judge by other signs.
My dog’s breasts are stiff after giving birth
Hard mammary glands after birth may be mastitis or hyperplasia. Observe, warm-compress, express milk, keep clean, and see a vet or get a drying injection if it persists.
My golden hamster may have caught a chill from the AC; nose makes puffing sounds and runs; no real treatment yet; can’t get it to take banlangen; today the nose is red, swollen, and has debris; how to treat?
A puffing, runny, red, swollen nose suggests a respiratory infection or nasal foreign body, polyp, or tumor. Clean the nose, remove visible objects, and see a vet if it persists.
Can a dog’s glaucoma be cured?
A dog's glaucoma can be cured if treated promptly. It is divided into primary and secondary types, managed with medication, surgery, or eye drops.
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.