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There is a blood scab outside the genitals, not bleeding
A genital blood scab may be a scratch from jumping; use an E-collar, rinse with saline, and apply iodine, watching 2-3 days. It may also come from over-licking due to urinary discomfort - watch for urination signs.
Why is there a bald spot on my cat’s nose?
From the photo it may be a scratch or bump, but ringworm is possible. Clean scratches with saline and keep dry; use a Wood's lamp for ringworm (green glow). If worse, see a vet.
How do I keep my dog from getting tear stains?
Tear stains come from blocked ducts, inverted lashes, 'heat', or infection. Adjust diet to low salt with more water and produce; clean the area with saline or chlorhexidine; see a vet if tearing, blinking, or redness persists.
Eye redness, swelling, crusting, and hair loss, but no tearing.
Rabbit eye redness may be bacterial infection, meibomian inflammation, allergy, or tooth-root inflammation; see a vet to confirm. If not possible, rinse with saline and use small-pet antibacterial drops and ointment; keep the environment clean.
My cat accidentally jumped into the oil pot and is in severe pain; its claws were burned off.
This is at least a second-degree burn; see a vet to avoid infection and ulcers. If unable, clean with saline and apply gentian violet and burn ointment 2-3 times daily, plus oral antibiotics like cefadroxil or Clavamox.
My hamster’s eye has been inflamed for a month; levofloxacin drops didn’t help. A red bump grew on its belly.
Hamster eye inflammation is usually bacterial; if levofloxacin fails, rinse with saline and switch to neomycin drops, and keep the cage clean. For the belly red bump, apply antibiotic ointment like erythromycin.
Why does my cat have a lump on its chin?
It may be an eosinophilic granuloma or bacterial folliculitis, often from allergy or irritants. Remove allergens, use a cone, clean with saline, and see a vet for a skin scrape if no relief.
What should I do if my cat’s ear keeps bleeding after being bitten by another cat?
For a shallow bite wound, rinse with saline, press with gauze 10-15 seconds, then apply Yunnan Baiyao powder. For heavy bleeding, go to a vet for bandaging and stitches, since deep wounds need suturing.
Why do small birds get pus in their eyes?
Causes include bacterial, viral, or parasite infection and conjunctival injury. Move the bird to dim light, rinse with boric acid or saline, and apply chlortetracycline or chloramphenicol drops several times daily.
My cat has white thick eye discharge, red blood vessels, and can barely keep its eyes open. What is going on?
White thick discharge with half-closed eyes may indicate conjunctivitis or keratitis. Rinse with saline and apply pet anti-inflammatory eye drops; see a vet if no improvement.