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This spot was ringworm, and while using Pittifen spray it near-healed then turned into red dots like in the photo
From the photo, the red dots look like allergic inflammation. Pittifen's active ingredient inhibits fungus, bacteria, and mites, but long use strongly irritates skin and can cause allergy or follicle damage. Stop the spray, disinfect with iodine, and watch; if no improvement, revisit the vet.
My cat lost a testicle in a fight; something like 10+ cm of intestine is protruding from the scrotum, but it still eats and poops.
A cat that lost a testicle in a fight needs prompt wound care to avoid infection. The intestine-like protrusion is likely the spermatic cord. Limit activity, use an E-collar if licking. If a vet isn't convenient, rinse with saline and iodine daily, keep dry.
As shown, a white bump grew on my cat’s paw and the pad is a bit swollen; the yellow next to it is iodine I applied. What is it?
The white bump is likely a bacterial abscess. Trim surrounding fur, rinse with saline, dry, apply iodine daily, and keep clean; if it grows and thins, drain with a sterile needle, flush with peroxide, and use antibiotic ointment.
What happens when a cat is unwell?
An unwell cat may show poor appetite, less activity, sleepiness. High inflammation causes fever (dry nose, fast breathing, hot mouth/skin). Gut trouble brings vomiting, diarrhea, bloating. Low water intake risks urinary issues (frequent, scanty, or painful urination). Any abnormality needs a vet.
What happens if dog rheumatism (arthritis) is left untreated?
Untreated arthritis worsens joint pain and stiffness, can permanently deform joints and atrophy muscles, and may cause anxiety. Treat with NSAIDs, chondroprotectives, heat, or surgery.
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.
What happens if a hamster touches water?
Hamsters are naturally afraid of water and may be startled when they touch it, reacting with squeaking or fleeing. Second, their fur dries very slowly; if the temperature is low, evaporation can lower the hamster's body temperature and raise the risk of colds, pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases. Finally, prolonged contact with water or being soaked through can cause skin inflammation, matted fur, and fungal or bacterial infection. In daily care, avoid letting a hamster directly touch large amounts of water; if its fur is oily, use special hamster bath sand to clean it.
What medicine treats infectious canine tracheobronchitis (kennel cough)?
Caused by various pathogens (parainfluenza, distemper, herpesvirus). Severe cases need antibiotics to curb spread. Symptomatic care: bronchodilators for breathing trouble, steroids for severe inflammation.
What causes skin allergies in dogs?
Allergies come from foods (chicken, beef, wheat), pollen and dust, flea or mite parasites, and environmental things like cleaners and perfume. Identify and avoid the trigger.
What happens if a dog drinks hot water?
Hot water can burn a dog's mouth, tongue, and throat, causing pain, swelling, or ulcers, and can inflame the esophagus and stomach. Dogs may refuse to drink. Offer water near room temperature or slightly below body temperature (about 35 to 38 degrees C) instead.