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Kitten injured on the inner thigh, a patch of skin missing, keeps licking – how to treat the wound?
If the wound is from an infected injury, shave the fur around it and rinse with iodine or saline to avoid secondary contamination, then apply a pet wound ointment such as erythromycin or Chuanglide spray. You can also give oral broad-spectrum antibiotics to control infection.
There is a small very red spot on his leg with a black dot in the middle, which feels like a scab and is slightly raised.
The photo is too blurry to give an accurate diagnosis. If the cat's skin has formed a scab but shows no dandruff or intense itching, it is usually a skin injury that became infected, then formed a scab after scratching and bleeding. The owner should first prevent the cat from scratching and can treat the wound topically.
My hamster had some diarrhea, after medicine a bit better but eyes won’t open, starting with the right eye then both; left slightly open today. Wiped with tissue, no dirt. Also a black patch on its bottom that won’t wipe off and smells – from diarrhea or urine in the nest?
Eyes not opening may be from recent illness causing heat and conjunctivitis - use an antibiotic eye drop like neomycin sulfate, light diet, more water. The black bottom may be diarrhea staining or wet-tail; fix the diarrhea first, then clean with bath sand.
What happens if a dog’s eye polyp is left untreated?
Untreated polyps may swell, ulcerate and discharge from infection, even causing blindness. They are easy to treat by simple 10-20 minute surgery; post-op care with anti-inflammation and an Elizabethan collar to prevent scratching.
How to tell if a dog’s tear stains are severe?
Severe stains dye the fur under the eyes and may cause eye inflammation. Causes include blocked tear ducts, salty diet, too much meat or eye inflammation. Improve diet with less salt and more fruit/vegetables, clean daily with antibacterial drops, and consider duct flushing surgery if severe.
How long does it take for a cat to recover from coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease with mild fever, poor appetite, indigestion and diarrhea, and severe cases bring bloody stool, anemia, dehydration and collapse. With timely treatment, a cat usually improves or recovers within 2-3 weeks. Diclazuril kills the parasite in 3-5 days, but address underlying gut issues too.
My three-and-a-half-month-old rabbit grew this over the last two days and I used an mouth-ulcer medicine. How long until it heals?
Rabbit mouth ulcers show red oral mucosa, a row of white blisters inside that burst into sores, drooling and difficulty eating. Check for these and treat promptly.
A two-month-old Golden Retriever had mild diarrhea and no appetite yesterday but was energetic; today it eats well, coughs a bit, and after a shot its temperature was 39.5C. Since the shot it is listless and keeps sleeping.
With fever, cough, diarrhea and lethargy, if vaccines are incomplete and fever returns after a shot (biphasic fever), strongly suspect distemper; get an infectious-disease test and start antivirals early. After ruling out distemper and parvovirus, do a blood inflammation test; raised white cells or CRP suggests a respiratory infection from a cold, needing about a week of supportive care and warmth.
What happens if a dog uses human shampoo?
Human shampoo harms a dog's skin and coat because dog skin is less alkaline and human products are too strong, causing dry rough fur, itching, and dandruff with long use. Use pet shampoo and do not bathe too often.
My cat is listless, always lying down, cries when touched, and often has (sometimes yellow) eye discharge.
The cat looks like a Scottish Fold; if it lies still and cries when touched, suspect inherited cartilage disease. This is very common in poorly bred folds, causing swollen tail/knee/ankle joints and pain. A vet can confirm and prescribe pain relief and chondroitin.