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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.
Can I give my cat orange-flavored (human) smectite — I heard cats shouldn’t eat oranges?
Human smectite isn't generally recommended for cats; wrong dosing can irritate the stomach. For diarrhea, use a pet-specific anti-diarrheal or smectite. If a suitable dose of the human version was already given, it's usually fine, but avoid feeding oranges or orange-containing foods.
My cat’s right eye is often red and sometimes won’t open — what’s wrong?
Red eyes can come from infection, allergy, injury, or other eye diseases, and sometimes from immune-system issues. Put an E-collar on first to stop scratching, then use a pet-specific broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and eye drops. If it doesn't improve or keeps recurring, see a vet.
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.
My hamster cries out when I touch its back and its ears look rotten — what’s wrong?
From the photo this looks like an infected wound or an infectious skin disease. Check whether the hamsters are fighting and separate them. For a simple skin infection, disinfect and use antibacterial medication; if it doesn't improve, take them to a vet.
My hamster has diarrhea, won’t eat, and is lethargic — what’s wrong?
Diarrhea with reduced appetite and lethargy in a hamster usually points to a digestive problem, often from an improper diet. Avoid feeding too much watery fruit and vegetables. For severe diarrhea try a small-pet anti-diarrheal and probiotics; if it doesn't improve, see a vet.
My two-month-old kitten threw up gray liquid the size of a fingernail — is it a hairball?
Gray vomit in a kitten can come from digestive upset, hairballs, parasites, or gastritis. At two months a kitten should mainly have milk, not other foods. Withhold food, feed softened kitten kibble in small frequent meals, offer pet probiotics, and see a vet if vomiting continues.
My cat had a scab, then lost hair, and now the bare patch is spreading — what’s wrong?
From the photo this looks like an infected wound. Clip the surrounding fur, clean the wound, and apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medication. Keep an E-collar on throughout treatment and watch for scratching — if scratching continues, consider ear problems or ringworm as the underlying cause and treat that directly.
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 Puppy Has a Soft Lump on the Belly — What Could It Be?
It's likely an umbilical hernia; watch it and avoid rough play while your puppy is young — most close on their own, but surgical repair is needed if it persists past six months.