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My cat has a red blood patch on its ear — bitten, bugs, or the other kitten?
A red blood patch on the ear could be a fight wound, ringworm, a bug bite, or over-scratching. Clean the area, apply iodine and an antiseptic ointment, and keep an E-collar on to prevent self-trauma; periodic vet checks are advised.
Came home and found one dog eye bleeding, no cry, but won’t let me touch
A free-roaming dog with a bleeding eye likely has trauma causing congestion and bleeding, like head force, a car, or a foreign object in the eye. Check the eye and head for injury; if injured, clean with saline and apply antibacterial eye drops. Not allowing touch is normal from pain; take it to the vet at once, as severe eye or internal injury can be life-threatening.
Got a hamster a few days ago; saw two tiny bugs in the cage; not sure if fungus or bugs
Hamster hair loss has many causes: nutritional, seasonal, fungal, parasitic, allergic, or traumatic. Seasonal loss is normal. Whatever the cause, clean the cage, change bedding, keep dry. Since the cause is unclear, a skin scrape can confirm; if no test, deworm regularly and try iodine and anti-inflammatory ointment.
My cat was fine last night, but this morning one hind leg is weak and can’t stand, dragging when walking; I’m away studying and don’t know what happened
Weakness and dragging of a cat's hind legs can have many causes, including injury, mineral deficiency, nerve damage, joint disease, bone fracture, or congenital immune deficiency. The owner should recall what happened and check for wounds; if there is no trauma and the leg is not painful, fracture is less likely. Gentle massage and a vet visit are advised.
My cat has a bald patch on top of its head; it bumped a table corner days ago but I’m not sure it’s that—worried about ringworm.
A bald spot is mainly trauma or infectious skin disease. Watch for dandruff/itching; if none, fur may regrow. Suspect ringworm? Use a Wood's lamp—green fluorescence means antifungal treatment.
Why is my Golden Retriever’s nose red, swollen, and scabbed? There’s redness, bleeding, and a bump on the mouth.
The blurry photo shows hair loss, redness, scabs, broken skin near the nose—likely trauma or skin disease. Crate-bound dogs may rub the nose on the cage. With no trauma history, suspect a skin infection; do a skin scrape to check bacteria, fungus, mites, then treat specifically.
What causes eye inflammation in dogs?
Dog eye inflammation has many causes including infection, trauma, and allergy; pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and fungi can infect, and impact or irritants trigger it. A vet check is advised.
What causes a swollen dog leg?
A swollen leg may come from trauma such as impact or fall causing fracture or dislocation, or muscle or ligament strain from overactivity. Infection and joint issues also cause swelling.
How can you tell if a kitten has a high temperature?
A kitten's normal temperature is 37.5C to 39.2C. If its temperature exceeds 39.5C, it is generally considered elevated or feverish.
What happens if a Belgian Malinois is frequently hit?
Being hit frequently can cause serious harm to a Malinois's physical and mental health. First, repeated hitting makes the dog lose trust in humans and damages its social abilities.