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What are the scabs on a cat’s body?
Cat scabs may be ringworm (Wood's lamp green) or folliculitis. Treat with antifungals or erythromycin and a lean diet.
Dog licked leg fur, now a large bald patch on face
The dog's facial bald patch is infected; collar, clean, and disinfect, then antibiotic. Vet if it doesn't heal.
What medicine treats a Chihuahua’s otitis media?
Chihuahua otitis media can be treated at home with cleaned ears plus antibiotic drops or a neomycin mix. Dry ears after to avoid reinfection.
My hamster’s eyes are swollen and red, possibly from overfeeding sunflower seeds
Swollen, red, discharging hamster eyes may be from heat or conjunctivitis. First clean with saline and keep the diet light with more water; if no relief, try levofloxacin or neomycin eye drops. Also fit a homemade collar to stop scratching.
My rabbit has a slight cold, skin bumps, sneezing, and a wet nose
From the photo, the rabbit shows dandruff, scabs, and hair loss, mainly considered fungal or bacterial infection. Keep the environment clean; for the symptoms, clip fur, clean with saline, disinfect with hydrogen peroxide, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment.
My dog has a small broken bump on its head; how should I treat it?
From the photo, there is a small bump on the dog's head that has broken open, but it is unclear whether there is pus. Clean it with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply anti-inflammatory ointment; if it feels soft or protruding, see a vet for drainage.
Why is my cat’s abdomen red?
From the photo, the redness is initially judged as a fungal infection, a fungal skin disease. See a vet to confirm; at home clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antifungal, and use an Elizabeth collar.
How can I tell if my cat has a skin disease?
From the photo, the cat shows hair loss, dander, and scabs, likely from fungal or bacterial skin disease. See a vet for examination; at home you can shave, clean with saline, disinfect, and spray.
My Holland Lop rabbit jumped from 1.6 meters and its mouth is bleeding. What should I do?
Check where the blood comes from, because an impact injury and an internal injury need different treatments. Open the mouth to check for wounds. If it is only an external mouth injury, clean with saline and use an oral anti-inflammatory spray. If internal injury is suspected, see a vet.
I took it to the vet, who said it is a respiratory issue and prescribed medicine, but I don’t know what to do about this nose.
From the photo, the skin around the cat's nose is red, likely ulcerated from uncleaned nasal discharge. Find the cause of the runny nose; if it is a common cold, clean with saline and keep dry. If viral, antiviral treatment is needed.