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What happens if bitten by a hamster
Hamster teeth are sharp; a bite causes pain, redness, bleeding, and may carry bacteria causing later inflammation. Wash with soapy water then iodine; see a doctor if infection is severe.
My cat has small abscesses on its abdomen, and one has been licked open
From the photo, small abdominal abscesses may be from inflammation, possibly cellulitis, which causes tissue death, abscesses, and rupture with fever and appetite loss. Seek a vet exam and treatment.
What causes blood around a cat’s bottom
Blood on the fur around the bottom may be picked up while playing, or it may come from the anus due to perianal inflammation, parasites, or scratches. Check the area and treat if needed.
What should I do about this
Based on the photo, the wound needs prompt veterinary debridement and suturing to prevent infection and poor healing. Keep the environment clean and disinfect daily, using an Elizabethan collar if the cat licks it.
There is bleeding at the mouth
Mouth bleeding may come from scratches, gum bleeding, or oral inflammation. Rinse with saline, apply pet oral spray and 5% iodine glycerin, and supplement vitamin B.
My cat was spayed a week ago; why does the wound look a bit strange
Male cats' small spay wounds heal in about a week without sutures; females heal in 7-10 days then need stitch removal. Unhealed wounds with discharge need veterinary debridement and re-suturing.
My cat was spayed a week ago and today the wound looks a bit strange
A female cat's spay incision usually heals in 7-10 days. Without inflammation or pus, disinfect with iodine and observe; with redness, pus, or discharge, seek veterinary debridement and re-suturing.
I just sprayed it with iodine
Hair loss and redness on a cat's face may be bacterial, fungal, or parasitic skin inflammation. A skin scraping at the vet identifies the pathogen; at home, clip, rinse, and disinfect, then use antifungal spray and zinc oxide ointment.
My three-month-old dog has soft stools, then suddenly worsened, vomited a worm, and now keeps vomiting and won’t move
Vomiting and diarrhea with worms indicates intestinal parasite infection causing acute gastroenteritis. Because the dog is vomiting severely, seek veterinary care for an antiemetic injection and fluids before oral medication.
My dog will not put one leg down – why?
A dog sparing one leg is usually injury or arthritis. Check the paw for wounds; clean minor punctures at home, but if touching the leg hurts, get an X-ray for sprain, bone or joint disease.