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Excess yellow eye discharge, red swollen eyes, often can’t open, visible film over the eyeball
The photo shows eyelid and conjunctival inflammation, cause unknown. See a vet; if not convenient, clean with saline or pet eye drops and apply pet anti-inflammatory drops, with a collar to stop scratching. If no improvement, see a vet.
Why is my dog’s scalp skin ulcerating?
From the photo the lesion has discharge, likely a bacterial infection. Take the dog for a skin check; if bacterial, flush with peroxide or saline, dry, and apply antibacterial ointment. Keep a collar on to stop scratching.
I just brought a kitten home, about half a month old, with constant yellow eye discharge that comes back after wiping.
Yellow discharge likely means conjunctivitis—clean with saline/pet wash, apply antibacterial drops and erythromycin ointment, and use a collar. With runny nose/fever, suspect herpesvirus; see a vet.
Why is the area around my cat’s eyes red?
Redness around the eyes may come from irritants, inflammation, or infection. See a vet to confirm the cause. If delayed, rinse with saline and use chloramphenicol eye drops, and put on an E-collar to stop scratching. See a vet if no relief.
How can a Teddy’s infected, pus-filled wound heal faster?
When a Teddy's wound is infected and pus-filled, it is recommended to first rinse the surface pus and debris with saline solution; if the wound is deep or has dead tissue and necrosis, go to a veterinary clinic for debridement, then rinse and disinfect with hydrogen peroxide. After disinfecting, apply a thin, even layer of antibiotic ointment on the wound surface, and give oral or injectable antibiotics as needed to control the infection. Finally, if the wound area is small, it is usually kept open to promote ventilation and drying; if severe, use sterile gauze to bandage. During healing, put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent licking, which could cause secondary infection or slow healing.
A 23-day-old kitten has one eye half-open – what’s wrong, need medicine, should I help open it?
A half-open eye in a young kitten may be normal or from inflammation. Don't pry it open by hand; clean gently. Wipe discharge with a warm-water cotton swab, then saline, and watch. If it stays shut with much discharge, see a vet.
My hamster’s (golden) nose was pinched by a kid with a lid and bled, still bleeding and keeps puffing – what treatment?
For a pinched wound, clean with saline then iodine; for bleeding, apply chlortetracycline eye ointment or Yunnan Baiyao to stop it. If bleeding won't stop, press with cotton and see a vet, possibly stitches. The puffing is likely from fright - keep the environment calm and safe.
How can I prevent my dog’s scar from getting inflamed?
If the wound has scabbed, keep it dry and clean. If not, trim fur, rinse with saline, disinfect with iodine (blot excess after 1-2 min to avoid irritation), and use an Elizabethan collar to stop licking.
My cat has a paw injury and the joint is swollen
A paw wound with joint swelling may be infected trauma or a cyst from outside force. Check for fights; if bitten by an unvaccinated cat, get a rabies shot. For simple wounds, clean with saline and iodine, apply antibiotic ointment and oral anti-inflammatories; if no improvement, see a vet.
What causes a dog’s scrotal ulcer?
A scrotal ulcer may come from orchitis or scrotal dermatitis. Check the area; if only the skin surface is damaged it's likely scrotal dermatitis — use an Elizabethan collar, rinse with saline or 3% alum, apply antibiotic ointment, and give pet antibiotics. If no improvement, see a vet.