You should take her to the vet.

If you’re worried about expense, you’ve already made it more expensive for yourself by trying things that didn’t work and leaving it to get worse. The sooner you go to the vet, the less expensive it will be. It doesn’t sounds like an expensive problem anyway – although as it’s reopened it’s probably infected, which will be more expensive than if it had been seen right away. So, you can either waste more money trying stuff that doesn’t work, while the cat in the meantime is still in discomfort, or you can take her to a vet to find out what is actually wrong and get the correct treatment.

Yes, the vet might prescribe something you can get yourself. But you don’t just go to the vets to pick up medication- you go to find out what the problem is! Which no one on here can tell you because we haven’t seen the cat or it’s lesions.

Please don’t try any more meds suggested by people on here. You’ve already proven that you need some professional advice, not more guesses at home remedies.

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I’ve had many rats, and I usually go by the advice of Debbie Ducommen, an expert on rats that lives in California. Look up “The Rat Fan Club” on the internet, and there is a lot of info on care and health. This is a common problem. I would take him to a vet who can do a skin scrape to see if he can find any mites, but mites are under the skin and its difficult to get a sample of them. It’s such a common problem that I just went ahead and treated all my rats and guinea pigs with ivermectin a couple times a year whether they showed signs or not. The treatment is not approved for use in small pets, but so many people use it that even my paranoid vet said I could use it (at my own risk). This is it:
Buy some horse paste wormer at a farm store. Make sure it is plain ivermectin (Zimecterin, Rotectin 1, Equimectrin). It should be under $10. Squeeze the syringefull into a small container, like an empty film canister, stir it really well, and spread a dose the size of an uncooked grain of rice on a tiny piece of peanut butter bread. Make sure he eats it all, and repeat once a week for 3 treatments. It’s very important you don’t overdose, but I’ve never had a problem with my 60 rats or 15 guinea pigs over the years.
If someone had symptoms of mites like yours, I would also bathe them with oatmeal dog shampoo once a week and thin a small layer of triple antibiotic on the worst cuts to help them heal. Just a tiny, tiny amount or it will make them greasy and more miserable, and they may lick it off and get the runs! Also enlist a lucky friend to help clip the sharp points off his back nails once or twice a week so he doesn’t hurt himself as bad. I never used anything except newspaper and old towels in my rats cage because their skin and nose is so sensitive. Too much protien (dog food, nuts, etc) can cause itchy skin, too so I would give him lab blocks and total cereal, supplemented with veggies here and there. Hope this helps!

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Hello there, I used to have a few rabbits who had that problem and they would fidget whenever I try to rub those flakes off. I guess that’s making them feel horrible and painful.

One good way to make your bunny feel better is to change her cage frequently, wash the cage thoroughly (best if you can disinfect!) and apply some sort of anti-mites gel/cream that you can get from your local pet shop.

Feed her rabbits’ vitamins if possible. You can get those at pet shops too.

Or, it maybe due to a change in the sawdust/bedding for her cage? Have you recently changed the brand for her cage bedding?

So, here’s a simple checklist for you:
1) change cage
2) go to your pet shop and get
– vitamins,
– disinfect solution for cage,
– and anti ear mites solution/gel/cream for rabbits
– get the cage bedding you used to buy that doesn’t give any problems for your rabbit
3) try not to give her fresh foods for the time being, change them to pellets, nuts, seeds (dry stuff).

Hope your bunny recovers soon!

It might be age spots.

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Everything I read on the pet sites indicated that this condition consists of a “warm to the touch”, red, pus-sy, oozing sore. However this spot is on the top of my dogs butt where her tail starts. The fur is dry and brittle and she is severely irritated if you touch it. She rolls around on her back trying to scratch it. There is no sign of a sore.

What is the best remedy for this condition. She is a Belgian Malinois.

It only turns into a red oozing sore after they’ve been working at it for a while. Sounds like you caught hers on time. It could be a hot spot, could be an allergy to fleas, could be just dry skin. Hot spot medication will at least sooth it and stop her from messing with it. Some bitter apple or bitter orange will stop her from biting it. If she isn’t on flea meds, I’d get her some. Adding a little oil to her diet will also help to moisturize her skin if it isn’t fleas. I’ve had the same problems with my dogs. You may also want to get some Resisoothe from your vet. It is an oatmeal skin soothing lotion, kind of like a leave in conditioner.

First if your vet is anything like mine there is one flat doctor rate to see them. For example I pay $30.00 for the vet to see my dog and that covers anything they look at. I have gone in for more than one issue at a time. If they have to use any items or med’s then it will cost more. If it is a stye on his eye, then use a warm not hot rag on his eye with light pressure( the same as you would do on your self). If the stye is infected that could be the reason for blood. The most common for skin issue are: if you pet has any flees even a few her could be allergic to them, he could be allergic to his food, and last mange. There are two types of mange; there is a type that younger dogs get that is very normal and can not give to other dogs. It is a mite that all dogs have just some have more than others. It is treatable. If it is the other mange it is one that needs treatment since it can be given to other pets and could kill your pet. Just think about when the skin and eye issued happened. The more information you can give the vet the less test they might have to do. Good luck and hope your pup gets better soon!!! You are being a good owner and keep it up. Just let your vet know what is going on with low amounts of money and they will try to work with you.

Dawn dishsoap i heard is good, also putting some vegetable oil in the dogs food, helps to get skin a little more rejuvanated. Hope this helps. You can also call and ask the vet over the phone what can help with the dryness up until you can schedule an appointment. Best of luck!!

What is aging? According to Webster’s dictionary, the definition of aging is to become old or show signs of age. Scientifically, the process of aging involves free radicals that attack the healthy cells in our bodies. Free radicals damage the cells through oxidation, a natural process that all living things undergo. Nothing lives forever, but the process of oxidation can be slowed.

The outward signs of human aging are obvious but aging is not always apparent with our pets. Every dog is different but these are the ages when a dog is considered a senior dog:

Small: 8-9
Medium: 7
Large: 5-6

There are several signs of aging:

An obvious sign is that your dog is not as active and is gaining weight. With time, weight on the joints can cause damage. Your pet has grown more sluggish and may have trouble getting up from a lying position. He gets tired more easily from exercise.

Increased thirst and more frequent urination may be a sign of diabetes.

The dog may have graying hair and increased shedding and drying skin.

The dog may lose teeth or develop gum disease.

It is recommended that a senior dog be checked twice a year by a veterinarian. The vet can perform exams and tests that will identify problems that can be treated and preventive care taken. Dental care is very important. The vet can perform dental exams and cleaning.

You can do many things at home for your aging dog.

1. Be sure he gets plenty of exercise, whether it is walking or playing fetch. Feed him a high quality, nutritious dog food that has quality protein, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and probiotics for good health. You may need to cut down on the amount of food or feed a weight loss formula since his metabolism has slowed down.

2. Consider giving a Skin and Coat Supplement to help with dry and itchy skin. Joint Supplements can help stiff joints or help to prevent or postpone the stiffness that comes with arthritis. The earlier you intervene in the joint aging process, the better.
3. Good nutrition can prevent many problems of aging for dogs just as it does with humans. Talk to your vet about dental care you can give at home whether it is brushing his teeth or giving special dental chews or treats.

Observe your dog for signs of aging and learn how to take care of him as he ages.
Your dog will still give you much joy in his golden years and he can have a better life as a senior dog with proper care.

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