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My cat has an itchy, red, hairless patch on top of its head – is it allergy, and few clinics nearby?
A red, hairless head patch can come from bad grooming, allergy, parasites or infection; get a skin scraping at the vet. If clinics are far, use a collar and clean with saline, keeping it dry.
My cat suddenly developed a small red, scaly skin patch today – what is it?
A small red, scaly patch may come from scratching or a fungal infection. Clean it with saline and disinfect with alcohol; if it persists or spreads, get a skin scraping at the vet.
My cat has orange crusts on its ears that wipe off but return – what is it?
The photo suggests a fungal or bacterial infection; clean with saline and apply a pet skin spray or ointment, plus an Elizabethan collar. Keep the area dry and medicate daily.
My cat’s eyes are tearing, red and swollen with hair loss – what is it?
Red, swollen, hairless eyes suggest conjunctivitis from bacteria, viruses or parasites; see a vet. At home, clean with saline and use neomycin, chloramphenicol or tobramycin drops plus erythromycin ointment.
My cat has a small red, swollen, hairless spot above the eye with black dots – what should I do?
Redness, hair loss and black dots near the eye are usually folliculitis or fleas. Flea dirt wipes off after saline; for follicular inflammation use chlorhexidine and an ofloxacin spray.
My dog has itchy, red, bumpy skin in places – what is it?
The photo suggests folliculitis or flea infection. Clean the spot with saline or iodine, use an Elizabethan collar, keep it dry, and deworm if fleas are the cause.
What happens if a cat’s ears are not cleaned?
Cats do not need routine ear cleaning; only clear wax when it builds up, using pet ear drops or saline on a cotton ball. Frequent heavy wax with itch or odor may mean ear mites or otitis needing daily care.
My dog’s front toes are red between them, it will not put the paw down and licks often – what’s wrong?
This is likely interdigital (toe) dermatitis; keep the area dry and clean, rinse with saline and apply antiseptic spray or ointment, emptying any discharge first. If no better in 3 days, see a vet.
How do I treat a cat with severe ringworm?
For severe ringworm, shave the whole body and keep it warm in clothes, and treat per vet advice: soften and remove scabs with saline before medication, and keep a collar on. Oral immunity and coat-growth drugs help healing.
My hamster has a lump in its cheek pouch – what should I do?
A lump in the cheek pouch is likely pouch inflammation; rinse with saline and apply iodine glycerin or an oral spray, and in severe cases give gentamicin or chloramphenicol. Feed soft food and add vitamin C to water.