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My kitten got ringworm and was given shots; should I apply any medicine?
Mild ringworm often needs no injection, and shots can harm a kitten's liver. After a shot, topical antifungal is still needed: disinfect then apply the medicine to the spot.
How to remove ticks from a dog’s ears?
For few ticks: alcohol to numb, pull with tweezers, disinfect with iodine; check the whole body; use fipronil-based topical monthly; avoid tick areas and keep environment dry.
What happens if a dog eats Frontline?
Frontline is a topical parasiticide with fipronil and others; oral ingestion can cause toxicity: lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, coma, even organ damage. Induce vomiting with soapy water and rush to a vet.
Cat frequents the litter box, produces little urine, and has blood in the urine
Frequent urination with little output and blood is a classic sign of urinary blockage, possibly from bladder stones, urinary tract stones, infection, idiopathic cystitis, or tumors. If the bladder is very full, seek veterinary care for catheterization and fluids.
What to do if a dog’s head is bitten by a tick
From the photo the dog has a tick; spray alcohol to paralysis it, pull it out vertically, disinfect the site, and do a topical deworming with fipronil or methoprene.
How is the Canary dog
The Canary dog is a powerful mastiff-type breed with strong bite and high vigilance; it is banned in China. Early socialization and obedience training are essential.
One of my cat’s eyes suddenly turned gray and cloudy; is it sick and how to treat it
A gray, cloudy eye may be keratitis or cataracts. Keratitis causes tearing, pain, and opacity; cataracts cause a white pupil and vision loss. A full veterinary eye exam is needed.
A soft lump appeared on the left side of the cat’s head and it is oozing pinkish pus; the cat may be pregnant
When a cat has a soft head lump already oozing pus-like fluid, rinse it with saline and clip the fur to expose the abscess. Use hydrogen peroxide and antibiotic ointment for shallow abscesses, and seek veterinary care for deep or large ones.
I found what looks like ringworm at the corner of my cat’s mouth today – what should I do?
Ringworm is possible; confirm with a Wood's lamp (green glow) but a skin scraping is best. Mouth-area lesions are hard to medicate, so follow a vet.
How can I check if my dog’s nasolacrimal duct is blocked?
A blocked tear duct causes frequent tearing and thick eye discharge, which can lead to conjunctivitis and irritation. A vet can confirm the blockage with a tear-production test and a fluorescein dye test.