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My dog has a black growth fused to its tail
The tail may have a traumatic scab or scale; if fused with flesh, it could be a cyst or skin tumor. Soften with warm saline, clean gently, and if pus, drain, disinfect, and apply antibiotic; hard ones just disinfect and watch.
My cat has a red dot and hair loss under the ear
A red dot with hair loss may be flea allergy dermatitis or trauma-based bacterial dermatitis. Check for fleas/lice, deworm and disinfect; shave and use a antibacterial spray, and use a collar.
My cat has an eye problem
The cornea is unclear with a growth at the corner, indicating a corneal ulcer from irritants, trauma, conjunctivitis, or keratitis. Get an urgent eye exam to avoid blindness or spread.
My dog grew a bump on its head after giving birth and losing weight
Head bumps can come from inflammation, folliculitis, trauma, allergic skin disease, or tumors. Observe and apply warm compresses; if it persists or grows, see a vet.
My dog fell from the second floor, vomits when moved, and now twitches
After a fall, your dog may have serious internal trauma with poor brain circulation, raised intracranial pressure, local injury, and internal bleeding. This is urgent and needs a full veterinary exam right away.
My kitten’s eyeball is severely swollen and bulging
Swelling and bulging of the eye is often caused by eye trauma or inflammation. Clean any wound and use anti-inflammatory medication; if an infection is the cause, seek prompt veterinary care.
Why is there blood near my pregnant cat’s anus?
Check whether blood comes from the anus or vulva. Anal bleeding suggests hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, parasites, or trauma; vulvar bleeding in pregnancy may mean premature labor or impending birth. See a vet if it continues.
My dog went lame in a back leg during her heat with no sign of pain
Limping without pain can come from old trauma damaging nerves, poor joint development, or incomplete fracture healing. Nerve damage can erase sensation. See a vet to find the cause.
Why do cats get mouth ulcers?
Many causes: nutritional deficiency, chronic disease, bacteria, viruses, trauma, drug ingestion, immune disease, oral tumor, gum disease, granuloma. Clean the mouth and use an oral spray; severe cases need antibiotics or vet injections.
For the past few days one front leg is always lifted and not bearing weight; I squeezed it and it doesn’t seem to hurt, and there’s no splinter
A front leg not bearing weight may be from injury, fracture, ligament or soft-tissue damage, or dislocation. Have the vet press and X-ray it; mild cases can be treated conservatively.