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My dog’s skin near the tail base turned red, it scratches and bites, and some spots are now scabbed — what is it and how do I treat it?
Red, itchy skin can be bacterial or fungal infection, parasite bites, allergies, and more. See a vet for diagnosis. If a visit isn't possible right now, rinse with saline and apply an antibacterial topical; if there's no improvement, the medication isn't right and the dog needs a vet exam.
My dog has a small broken patch on its chest — looks like an abrasion but maybe not
If it's an abrasion, clean the wound with saline, disinfect with iodine to prevent infection, then apply a pet wound-healing powder and a simple bandage. If the wound is already infected, use a pet-specific antibacterial topical. Keep an E-collar on until it heals to stop licking.
There’s a light-red lump under my dog’s eye — what could it be?
A lump under the eye can be a stye, a blocked tear duct, a traumatic abscess, or a tumor. Wipe the area with saline and apply erythromycin eye ointment; if it does not improve or other symptoms appear, see a vet. Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to stop it scratching the eye.
My cat’s anus is protruding — what should I do?
A protruding anus in a cat means rectal prolapse. Clean the exposed tissue with saline, then gently push it back in by hand (disinfect your hands or wear gloves first). If it cannot be returned or the prolapse is severe, take the cat to a vet for surgical treatment.
My dog’s eye is bleeding and its face is swollen after I hit it too hard—what should I do?
If your dog's eye is bleeding after a blow, first press a gauze pad gently on the wound to stop the bleeding, then rinse the blood around the eye with saline so you can assess the injury. For superficial skin wounds around the eye, disinfect with povidone-iodine and apply a topical antibiotic ointment; if the eyeball itself is damaged, go to the vet at once. Fit an Elizabethan collar to stop your dog from scratching and causing infection.
Why Does My Cat Have Brown Tear Stains and Eye Discharge?
If a cat's tears are exposed to air they may oxidize and turn brown, so first rinse the eyes with saline solution. If tearing or discharge persists, consider a bacterial or viral infection. When both the eyes and nose produce more discharge and the eyes are red and swollen, herpesvirus infection is likely—take the cat to the vet, and use antiviral medication if the cause is viral.
What causes skin redness and swelling on my dog?
Red, swollen skin in dogs can come from mechanical injury, insect bites, parasites, or bacterial or fungal infection. Put an Elizabethan collar on your dog to stop licking and worsening the infection, clean the area with saline, disinfect with povidone-iodine, and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment. If there's no improvement, take your dog to the vet for targeted treatment.
My dwarf hamster can’t stand steadily, won’t open one eye, and its right leg is weak — what’s wrong?
Unsteady standing and an eye that won't open in a dwarf hamster are most likely caused by a respiratory infection or pneumonia. You can syringe-feed a little glucose for energy and clean the eye with saline or warm water, then see a vet promptly; if a respiratory infection is confirmed, oral enrofloxacin and antibacterial pet eye drops are used.
What eye drops should I use for a cat with tearing in one eye?
Tearing in one eye is usually from mechanical irritation, ingrown lashes, injury, conjunctivitis, or keratitis. Flush out irritants like shampoo, hair, or dust with warm water or saline, then use a pet-specific anti-inflammatory eye drop, which usually relieves it quickly. Ingrown lashes need veterinary attention, and persistent tearing should be checked by a vet.
What should I do if a kitten’s eyes won’t open and have discharge?
When a kitten's eyes won't open due to discharge, wipe them gently with warm water or saline to clear secretions, then check whether the eyes open normally and watch for recurring discharge. If heavy discharge continues, take the kitten to a specialized ophthalmology veterinary clinic for examination to find the cause and treat it.