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My cat has a small injury above its left eye but I can’t tell what’s wrong
From the photo, there is a broken, ulcerated patch of skin above the eye, likely from scratching. The cause of scratching (fighting, allergy, ear infection, skin disease) must be found for full treatment. Clean with saline, disinfect with iodine, apply antibacterial ointment, and use an Elizabethan collar; see a vet if no improvement.
Why is my dog’s tail ulcerating?
Tail ulcers can come from untreated injury with secondary infection, fungal or bacterial skin disease, or demodex mites. Clean mechanical wounds with saline and use anti-inflammatory meds; use antifungals for fungal causes and deworm for parasites.
How Long Until a Turtle with Pneumonia Dies?
If a turtle gets pneumonia and the owner does not treat it in time, it may die in about a month. With prompt care, survival rate is high. Here is how turtle pneumonia leads to death and how to treat it.
It smells like something rotten; I can’t tell if it’s the nose or mouth.
Yellow crust on a hamster's nose may be dried mucus from a cold; gently wipe with a water-moistened cotton swab and keep it warm. If from skin injury, clean with peroxide and saline, then antibiotic ointment; keep the cage clean.
Cat has increased eye discharge for many days and a warm nose at night
Dark eye discharge with a warm nose may be calicivirus, herpesvirus, or mycoplasma. If the cat is otherwise normal, try anti-inflammatory medicine plus daily cleaning and antibiotic eye drops; if appetite or spirit drops, see a vet.
What medicine should a dog with an infected, pus-filled wound take?
Mild infected wounds can be treated topically without oral medicine: clean with saline, squeeze out pus, disinfect with diluted peroxide, and apply erythromycin ointment. Use an E-collar and keep the wound dry.
My cat has a patch of hair loss with flaky skin
Based on the description, a fungal skin infection is suspected. Put an Elizabethan collar on your cat to prevent licking, shave the area, rinse with saline, and apply an antifungal such as terbinafine or ketoconazole.
Why does my dog have yellow discharge from its eyes?
Yellow eye discharge with slight redness may indicate a bacterial infection and mild conjunctivitis. Try antibacterial eye drops after rinsing with saline; see a vet if severe. Clean and care for the eyes regularly to prevent conjunctivitis and avoid harmful substances.
Why is one of my cat’s eyes red and swollen?
From your description and photo, tearing and increased discharge suggest conjunctivitis from foreign-object irritation or impact. Clean the eye with saline or eye wash, then use chloramphenicol drops. If the cat scratches, use an Elizabethan collar to prevent worsening.
My puppy was bitten by a large pet Golden Retriever and now won’t let anyone near it, stays still, and keeps licking the wound.
After a dog bite, check the injury; if the wound is obvious or bleeding, clean it with saline, disinfect with iodine, and apply antibacterial ointment to speed healing. Keep an Elizabethan collar on until healed to prevent licking and infection. A large wound may need stitches at the vet.