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How do I prevent dog mange (mite disease)?
Prevent mange by keeping the environment clean, washing bedding, and regular baths; avoid damp places and contact with infected dogs; supplement vitamins and lecithin for skin resistance; do monthly topical prevention (Revolution, Advantage Multi, Simparica) effective against mites.
Is my cat’s ear condition ear mites or Malassezia? After cleaning, large black discharge returns the next day.
Black waxy discharge returning next day strongly suggests ear mites causing itch, scratching, and head shaking; untreated it becomes otitis externa with hair loss and sores. Confirm with otoscopy; clean and treat 3-4 weeks, twice daily, monthly prevention, Elizabethan collar.
My cat had black coal-like specks; I dewormed immediately, then a few days later got shots and a bath, no specks after bath, but yesterday combing found specks again plus fleas. What should I do?
Use a fine comb to remove some fleas, then apply a flea-specific topical (Frontline, Advantage Multi) per label. Also wash and disinfect the environment (bed, sofa, carpet, curtains, litter box) to prevent reinfection.
I have a Samoyed puppy (two months and eight days) with repeated dry heaving and clear runny nose. The vet tested negative for distemper and parvovirus, blood test showed high white cells and anemia, and gave three shots (anti-inflammatory, stomach, cold), then three more at night. Today it first passed bloody stool at home, the bloody part mucus-like. Normally energy is good and appetite normal.
Kennel cough starts abruptly with cough, runny nose, sneeze, and eye/nose discharge, progressing from dry to wet cough; common in 2-3 month pups. Your dog does not match it; follow the vet for further diagnosis and treatment.
I came home to find my cat not moving its hind leg; the next morning an X-ray showed a fractured femoral neck. What should I do?
A femoral neck fracture usually needs surgery, typically femoral head excision; the muscle forms a false joint, slightly less flexible but normal walking and jumping remain. Delaying risks muscle atrophy and even paralysis, making later surgery much harder.
What causes black scabs on a male cat’s testicles?
Black scabs may come from accumulated secretions, or from a wound that bled and crusted. If no other symptoms, use pet antiseptic and an Elizabethan collar. Scrotal inflammation from trauma, over-licking, or infection is also possible and needs cleaning plus antibiotic ointment.
What Medication Should I Use for a Dog’s Scrotal Inflammation?
Medication depends on cause; scrotal inflammation may be secondary to other disease, so treat the cause. If bacterial, use antibiotics to control infection plus oral anti-inflammatories and topical meds. Keep living environment clean to avoid worsening or complications.
How can I tell what breed my dog is?
From the photo, the dog is a village dog (Chinese rural dog), not a registered breed, and its ears appear to have been cropped. Village dogs vary by region due to free breeding, but typically have a protruding, short muzzle and flat forehead.
My dog vomited all yesterday, not today, but has a high temperature, eats nothing, and sleeps most of the day.
These signs most likely indicate illness rather than pregnancy, especially with fever and refusal to eat. An unspayed female's fever may signal pyometra; distemper, parvovirus, pancreatitis, or acute gastroenteritis are other possibilities. Prompt veterinary examination is urged to avoid a fatal delay.
What are the symptoms of ringworm (dermatophytosis) infection in cats?
Ringworm shows as irregular bald patches that are red or brown with severe itching, glowing green under a Wood's lamp. The cat in the photo does not match and likely has a moist wound from trauma or bacteria. Shave, clean, disinfect, apply vet ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar.