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My 1-month kitten has a black scab on its leg and urinates on the leg
Long-term wet fur from urine causes bacteria and dermatitis. Use an Elizabethan collar, shave and clean the area, disinfect with iodine, and apply a pet skin spray and zinc oxide; see a vet if no improvement.
My free-roaming cat got a wound; could it be infected or ringworm?
The photo shows a wound infection, likely from a fight or sharp object. Shave and clean the area, then disinfect and apply antibiotic; large wounds need stitches.
My hamster has a suspected belly wound with a pink spot by the claw
The photo is unclear, but a scrape wound can be cleaned with saline, disinfected with iodine, and dusted with Yunnan Baiyao. Deep or bleeding wounds need a vet.
My spayed 1-year cat has breathing trouble and a swollen injured leg
Fast breathing with a swollen leg wound may be infection. Clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibiotic and healing ointment, bandage, and use a collar; see a vet if no improvement.
My hamster has bulging, swollen eyes; what to do?
The hamster likely has eye inflammation. Clean with saline and use pet anti-inflammatory eye drops 1-2 times daily. Stop it from scratching. If no relief, see a vet for possible high eye pressure.
My dog has a swollen lump on its leg
A lump may follow an old wound that got infected and broke open. Clean with saline and iodine, then use anti-inflammatory medicine, and use an Elizabethan collar. See a vet if it worsens.
One of my dog’s eyes has a blue iris; the other is normal
A blue iris may signal keratitis, glaucoma, or cataracts. A proper eye exam is needed for diagnosis. Keratitis can be rinsed with boric solution or saline and treated with antibiotic drops.
Dog caught in a trap on the mountain; right leg joint fascia damaged and pus; paw swollen, walks on three legs, trembling in pain
A deep, pus-filled wound needs vet debridement, anti-inflammation, and bandaging to avoid necrosis. At home, rinse with saline and iodine and apply antibiotic powder, then see a vet soon.
What to do if a spayed female cat’s wound is infected?
A mildly infected spay wound with discharge needs cleaning and disinfection. Use saline and povidone-iodine, then apply a pet antiseptic and keep it dry. See a vet if it does not heal.
Cat has severe tear stains, no size difference, no red eye; daily wipe with wet tissue not helping. How to solve?
Heavy tear stains are from heat, blocked tear ducts, or eye irritation. Try to open the ducts via eye massage and clean regularly; wipe with saline or antibacterial wipes. If from respiratory issues, see a vet.