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Can you help me see if it’s a cyst?
The photo shows local skin with hair loss, redness, and swelling, which could be a cyst, tumor, or skin-disease swelling. Cysts come from injury or inflammation; tumors are skin lesions; all look similar and cause swelling. A cyst feels like a soft bump; it can be opened to drain pus and blood, then treated with iodine and ointment. If unsure, have an experienced vet do a physical exam and fine-needle aspiration.
My kitten’s lower eyelid has hair loss, redness, and swelling
Lower-eyelid hair loss and redness are likely ringworm, but eye-disease inflammation is also possible. If possible, use a Wood's lamp in dim light; green fluorescence suggests ringworm, treat near the eye corner with topical antifungal. If no green reaction and the cat has tearing, conjunctivitis, or heavy stains, it is eyelid inflammation; use anti-inflammatory drops and wipe discharge often.
My cat’s eyes water, it is sleepy and listless
Watery eyes may come from eye disease, internal heat, conjunctivitis, or respiratory disease like rhinotracheitis or calicivirus; screen for upper respiratory infection. If the diet is heating, switch to lighter food. Sleepiness may mean internal inflammation; take its temperature, and if listlessness and appetite loss persist, seek emergency blood and virus tests.
My dormouse’s neck was crushed by a door
A door-crushed neck is a severe accidental injury that cannot be handled at home; take it to a vet at once. The vet will likely X-ray or CT the dormouse to assess bone and skull damage and plan treatment. At home, move it gently into a cage to avoid further injury, ice the neck, and apply Yunnan Baiyao spray to ease inflammation.
Something bit my dog’s belly; there are bumps near the urethra
Bumps on the belly and near the urethra are likely bacterial folliculitis and eczema, worsened by urine soaking near the urethra and damp floors. Insect or parasite bites can also cause itching and allergy. At home, use broad-spectrum pet anti-inflammatories, regular external deworming, and a skin spray; keep the area dry and watch 4-5 days, then treat 2-3 weeks if improving.
What is the condition of my cat’s gums and teeth? Is it a disease and how should I handle it?
The photo shows inflamed gums. Signs include red swollen gums, reduced appetite, difficulty chewing, and bad breath, usually from bacterial or viral infection, diet, poor dental care, or other disease. See a vet dentist early for diagnosis and targeted treatment; vet-approved anti-inflammatory drugs and oral spray help, plus daily brushing.
Watery eyes, clear runny nose, occasional sneezing, mouth-breathing
These signs have many causes; most common are feline rhinotracheitis and calicivirus upper-respiratory infection, not ruling out bacteria, mycoplasma, chlamydia. If unsure, do a respiratory PCR panel. Heart/lung disease (heart disease, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema) can also cause them. Bloodwork, fSAA, chest X-ray, cardiac ultrasound may be needed; only by identifying the pathogen can you treat well.
After spaying, the recovery suit and ointment may have trapped moisture on the lower belly; it’s now red and weeping, and stays wet even after drying, because the fatty skin folds there can’t air out
Red, weeping skin near a spay incision is common in obese cats but needs active care: disinfect with iodine, apply pet anti-inflammatory ointment plus oral meds, keep dry, and use an E-collar. It should heal in 5-7 days; see a vet if not.
One of my cat’s eyes is often half-closed and keeps tearing up.
An eye that won't open and tears can be from irritants or conjunctivitis. Check for foreign objects and clean with saline; if tearing continues with redness, try pet anti-inflammatory drops; if no relief, see a vet as it may be another disease.
My Cat Has White Bumps on Its Skin and Lost a Large Patch of Fur
The small bumps in the photo may simply be the cat's nipples, which are symmetrically placed. A cat normally has 4 pairs. If they are not nipples, skin inflammation or growth may be the cause and a vet visit is advised.