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My golden hamster may have caught a chill from the AC; nose makes puffing sounds and runs; no real treatment yet; can’t get it to take banlangen; today the nose is red, swollen, and has debris; how to treat?
A puffing, runny, red, swollen nose suggests a respiratory infection or nasal foreign body, polyp, or tumor. Clean the nose, remove visible objects, and see a vet if it persists.
What medicine should I use for a dog’s abscess?
Abscesses need antibacterial ointment and antibiotics, treated promptly. Clean with saline, disinfect with peroxide, apply erythromycin; severe cases need vet-guided oral antibiotics.
A raised lump on my cat’s belly with no hair around it; is it ringworm or something?
A red, moist bump on the belly is often bacterial superficial pyoderma or eczema. A skin scraping confirms it; keep the cat from licking and clean and disinfect the area.
My cat keeps sneezing, has watery eyes, low energy, and a white membrane at the corner of its eye
The white membrane is usually the normal third eyelid, but ongoing sneezing, tearing, and low energy suggest a cold or upper respiratory infection. Rule out viral causes first.
Kitten has no energy at all and will not eat or drink
A kitten with pus from the eyes, no appetite, and very low energy may have a serious infection. Eye inflammation, respiratory infection, or digestive disease are possible causes.
How long does a cat’s paw pad abscess take to heal?
Healing of a cat's paw pad abscess depends on damage and usually needs over a week. Clean with saline and iodine, drain pus, apply antiseptic, bandage, and treat daily until fully healed.
My dog is injured and oozing a milky fluid can I just use iodine and human cephalosporin powder?
Milky fluid from a wound usually means a purulent infection, and human antibiotic powder is not advised because it can form a crust that traps infection. Clean the wound properly, disinfect with iodine, and follow a vet's dosage for any oral medication.
My cat has a small protruding black dot next to the black part of its right eye
First determine whether the dot is on the eye surface, the cornea, the conjunctiva, or inside the eye; causes range from harmless debris to corneal sequestrum, pigmentation, or melanoma. A veterinary eye exam is needed if unsure.
How long can a pet jellyfish live?
Lifespans vary by species; common ornamental jellyfish live 3 to 9 months, e.g. moon jellyfish 6 to 9 months with good care. They are marine, so set up proper salinity and a dedicated tank with species-specific water flow.
Why is there black substance near my hamster’s nipple?
This is likely local skin necrosis with scabbing. Clean the area with saline and apply iodine and anti-inflammatory ointment. Causes include fighting with other hamsters, skin infections such as bacterial folliculitis or fungal infection, or a tumor. If there is a hard lump under the black substance, have a vet do a skin scraping and biopsy.