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My dog has red, cracked, scabbed mouth corners
Red, cracked, scabbed mouth corners may be stomatitis or oral cancer; if fast-growing, get a cell check. Meanwhile rinse with potassium permanganate or boric acid, use a mouth spray and iodine glycerin, and oral antibiotics and vitamin B.
My cat drools constantly and has a red lump in its mouth
Drooling with a red mouth lump may be from mouth ulcers, stomatitis, or calicivirus. Boost vitamins and soft food for ulcers; suspected calicivirus needs interferon and possibly tooth extraction.
Dog keeps tongue out, drooling, struggles to eat
A protruding tongue with drooling and trouble eating suggests mouth disease such as ulcers, periodontal disease, or a foreign object. Check the mouth and see a vet for diagnosis. Early treatment prevents worsening.
What happens if a puppy eats hot dog food
Warm food is fine, but very hot food can burn the mouth (ulcers, pain, drooling, appetite loss) and damage the gut lining causing inflammation and diarrhea; high heat also destroys nutrients. Long-term hot food may lower immunity.
What happens if a dog often chews beef bones
Chewing bones cleans teeth, builds jaw muscles, and relieves stress, but overdoing it can damage teeth and gums (ulcers, loose teeth) and swallowed shards can cause constipation or intestinal blockage over time.
Why does my dog have a blister on its gum?
A gum blister may come from mouth ulcers, gingivitis, stomatitis or minor injury. Keep the diet soft and use a pet oral spray to reduce inflammation.
Why does a cat get interdigital dermatitis?
Interdigital dermatitis comes from injury, damp paws, bacteria, parasites, or allergy; early signs are red swollen toe gaps with pus, later ulcers and hair loss. Treat locally or with antibiotics.
What happens if a dog licks athlete’s foot?
Athlete's foot is fungal; licking brings bacteria/fungi into the mouth causing oral inflammation, and fungi can enter the gut causing vomiting/diarrhea, and spread to skin via grooming causing itch, hair loss, and rash.
My cat accidentally jumped into the oil pot and is in severe pain; its claws were burned off.
This is at least a second-degree burn; see a vet to avoid infection and ulcers. If unable, clean with saline and apply gentian violet and burn ointment 2-3 times daily, plus oral antibiotics like cefadroxil or Clavamox.
Why Is My Rabbit Drooling?
Drooling often means mouth ulcers from rough or sharp food. Feed soft food; treat if it worsens into stomatitis.