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My cat ran away yesterday afternoon; I got it back but found a red dot on its body
If the red dot is on the abdomen it may just be a normal nipple, symmetrically placed. Check for scales, scabs, hair loss, or itch; if not a nipple and those signs appear, it is likely skin disease needing a vet check.
What medicine can a puppy with diarrhea take?
Medicine depends on the cause. For indigestion, give probiotics or smectite to stop diarrhea. If it persists or is severe, consult a vet and do not medicate blindly.
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.
How long does it take for a dog’s pelvic fracture to heal?
A dog's pelvic fracture generally takes 1 to 3 months to heal, depending on the severity. Diagnosis usually requires an X-ray, and serious cases may need surgical fixation.
How long does a dog’s oronasal fistula take to heal?
Healing of an oronasal fistula takes weeks to months depending on severity and the dog's constitution. Medication or surgery is usually needed plus careful feeding.
Had the cat 2 days; this afternoon it started intermittent sneezing and tearing, and keeps purring even while sleeping; energy, eating, and litter are normal; is it a cold from the AC or feline herpesvirus? First-time owner, afraid to delay the vet
Intermittent sneezing, tearing, and purring suggest an upper respiratory infection from virus or bacteria; AC dryness can worsen it. A vet screening is advised despite normal energy.
There is a soft water-blister-like bump on the head; touching it causes no reaction in the cat
A soft blister-like bump may be a lipoma, abscess, benign tumor, or skin infection. A vet exam, possibly with cytology or biopsy, identifies it.
3-year-old male Golden Retriever, normal eating and energy, but blood in stool and a small lump at the anus only visible right after defecation
Blood in stool with an anal lump may be a perianal tumor, anal disease, or intestinal growth. A vet exam with ultrasound or biopsy is needed.
A friend gave me a cat; its eyes look strange and I don’t know what’s wrong
From the photo, there is heavy eye discharge and some around the nose, which is usually abnormal. Too much discharge can come from 'internal heat' from oily food and low water intake.
My cat has a small flesh lump about 2.5 cm near the hind leg on its belly
A lump with crusting near the hind leg may be skin inflammation, or a growing mass could be a tumor. A vet exam is needed to confirm the type.