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My cat’s face is ulcerated and has a hole that broke open
A facial ulcer that has broken into a hole may be severe trauma, skin infection, or disease-see a vet at once; do not self-treat to avoid spreading infection. Before the visit, gently clean with warm saline or chlorhexidine (not alcohol); treatment may include sutures, antibiotics, and dressings with a collar.
How should this be treated?
A rabbit's red, swollen eyes may be conjunctivitis from dust, fur, or hay irritating the eye; clean with saline, apply anti-inflammatory eye drops, and fit an Elizabethan collar, and it should recover in a few days. If infection or another disease is the cause, treat the underlying illness too.
Today I found red dots on my dog’s belly and near its privates, and a red patch in the groin—could it be eczema or another skin disease, and what medicine should I apply?
Red dots on a dog's belly are often superficial pyoderma or eczema from bacterial infection, usually from a damp environment or lying on wet bedding/floor. Clean the belly with saline, disinfect with diluted peroxide or iodine, then apply an antibacterial ointment such as a pet spray with zinc oxide, twice daily; oral antibiotics or weekly medicated baths help. Use a collar to stop licking and disinfect the environment to keep it dry.
My kitten is only about 10–20 days old, but it has yellow eye discharge and sneezes—can I apply erythromycin ointment?
Erythromycin ointment is a skin OTC drug and not advised for the eyes. Yellow discharge and redness signal eye inflammation like conjunctivitis; rinse with saline and apply pet neomycin eye drops 4–6 times daily. If sneezing and runny nose appear, it may also be an upper-respiratory infection (cat flu, mycoplasma, chlamydia), so keep warm and see a vet for testing.
What does it mean when a cat has many pimple-like bumps on its head?
A pimple on a cat's head may be a bacterial or other skin-infection abscess, or a bump from a mosquito bite the cat scratched open. Since the cat often scratches it open, first put on an Elizabethan collar to prevent further damage and infection, then disinfect with iodine and use a pet antibacterial ointment such as zinc oxide ointment. Clean old medicine with saline before each application and keep the wound dry; also deworm regularly.
What medicine treats a cat’s folliculitis?
Cat folliculitis needs antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicine. Infected skin shows black material, hair loss, and red swollen follicles; see a vet to confirm the cause. For bacterial infection, clean with saline then apply erythromycin ointment twice daily for two days and watch for improvement.
My cat has red, swollen eyelids, occasional eye discharge, and sneezing but eats and plays—what is it?
These signs may be early cat flu or a common cold/upper respiratory infection. Isolate the cat, disinfect, add lysine, and treat symptoms; if they persist, test for respiratory pathogens at a clinic.
What medicine is best for a dog’s mouth ulcer?
Severe dog mouth ulcers need oral anti-infectives like metronidazole plus vitamin B. Rinse with 1% saline and give metronidazole to ease gum pain and redness; B aids mucosa recovery.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
How long after a kitten opens its eyes can it see clearly?
Kittens start opening eyes at 7-10 days but see blurrily, with clear vision 2-3 days later. Avoid strong light and clean any early discharge with saline.