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My hamster has a lump with dark spots on its body
From the photo, the lump could be an abscess, a tumor, or an inflammatory growth. A soft lump is most likely an abscess that needs draining, while a hard lump may be a tumor requiring surgery.
What is wrong; cleaning with iodine hurts so much it tries to bite
The red, broken skin with discharge suggests infection or inflammation. Iodine rarely hurts much, so the pain is from the wound itself. After iodine, apply pet anti-inflammatory; see a vet if no relief.
My hamster has bulging, swollen eyes; what to do?
The hamster likely has eye inflammation. Clean with saline and use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops 1-2 times daily. Stop it from scratching. If no relief, see a vet for possible high eye pressure.
Why is the skin around my cat’s genitals darkened?
Darkened, discharging genitals suggest infection or inflammation. Shave the area to locate the source; scrotal signs mean scrotitis, urethral signs mean a urinary infection. See a vet.
A hairless dark-brown patch next to my cat’s mouth
The patch may be ringworm or inflammation darkening the skin. Get a skin scrape to confirm; if ringworm, use antifungal medicine. See a vet for a clear diagnosis.
Dog caught in a trap on the mountain; right leg joint fascia damaged and pus; paw swollen, walks on three legs, trembling in pain
A deep, pus-filled wound needs vet debridement, anti-inflammation, and bandaging to avoid necrosis. At home, rinse with saline and iodine and apply antibiotic powder, then see a vet soon.
What happens if a dog eats stones?
Stones can damage the digestive system, cause internal bleeding and blockage. Indigestible, they abrade the mucosa causing inflammation and pain; too many/large stones block the gut, causing vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite.
My dog just had its hind leg run over by a car; what to do?
If a hind leg was run over and the dog is in pain, get a full vet check (X-ray/DR) for fractures. Mild fractures: external fixation; severe: surgery plus wound care. Act promptly to avoid sequelae.
Cat’s foot was cut off; now on anti-inflammatory meds with a bandage; need other medicine?
A severed foot needs prompt vet care; poor wound care infects easily. Vets give injections/fluids (better anti-inflammation) and may hospitalize; daily cleaning is hard to do well at home.
Hard mammary lump that won’t go down; ewe won’t eat
A hard ewe udder lump is often inflammation from duct expansion and milk stasis, causing aseptic mastitis. Treat with local heat, massage, and medication; if ineffective, consider surgery.