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A patch under the eye went bald and the dog scratched it until it bled. What is this and how is it treated?
Baldness below the eye with itching is mainly considered to be from fungal or parasite infection. Fungal infection shows ringworm patches with gray scales and hair loss; use a Wood's lamp to confirm, then antifungal medication after shaving. An Elizabethan collar prevents scratching.
My 2.5-Month-Old Cat’s Ears Stay Dirty No Matter How Often I Clean—What Should I Do?
Ear-mite treatment needs cleaning, medication, and external deworming: clean with ear solution, massage, let the cat shake, then apply mite medicine for about 2 weeks while deworming regularly.
My cat got the rabies vaccine first at two months old; what happens if I then give it the FVRCP (three-in-one) vaccine?
Giving rabies before FVRCP at two months generally causes no major issue. The usual order is FVRCP first because rabies at two months may be ineffective or have stronger side effects. If no reaction after rabies, FVRCP can follow one week later.
Why can’t my dog stand up?
Many causes: paw punctures or fractures; calcium deficiency with low appetite, pica, thinness; arthritis, low potassium, low calcium, low sugar. If unclear, see a vet.
Red crust on cat’s back neck – cause? What medicine?
Red crusts suggest trauma, fungal/bacterial infection, or parasites. If scratch marks and black dots, suspect flea dermatitis - do topical deworm and environ disinfect, iodine on spot, prevent scratching; if no improvement, vet skin test.
How do I determine if a cat has feline rhinotracheitis?
Combine clinical signs with lab testing. Sneezing, runny nose, eye discharge, breathing difficulty, and mouth ulcers suggest it; PCR confirms herpesvirus. Latent cases can't be detected.
Two days ago a hard lump appeared on the head; I thought it was a bug and pulled it off, then it bled. I applied iodine; now it’s starting to pus. What should I do about a pus wound on a dog’s head?
Shave the area, rinse daily with saline or hydrogen peroxide, squeeze out pus, then disinfect with iodine and apply pet wound medication. For heavy pus, see a vet for anti-inflammatory injections.
How do I tell if my dog has a cold?
Watch for low energy, poor appetite, sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. Keep the dog warm and give pet cold medicine; see a vet if symptoms are severe or don't improve.
How Is Feline Rhinotracheitis (Cat Flu) Diagnosed?
Diagnosis rests on symptoms (sneezing, cough, purulent eye/nose discharge, fever) plus lab tests; a PCR detecting feline herpesvirus confirms it. Start treatment promptly once confirmed.
I do not know when my turtle’s shell started turning white — is it natural aging or some disease?
A turtle shell turning white can be caused by water scale, fungal infection, or shell rot (ulcerative shell disease). These are all related to water quality. Water scale has no odor and can be brushed off; otherwise it may be fungal disease or shell rot needing antifungal treatment or a vet.