Cat with fleas and scabs around ears
My cat (2.5yo male Domestic Short Hair, neutered) is an indoor/outdoor cat. A few months ago my cat started getting fleas so I began treating him with generic flea medicine but last month decided to switch to Frontline plus topical medicine because everyone I know swears by it. It seems to have helped but fleas still exist. When he started getting fleas I notices that some bumps were forming behind his ears, which turned out to be what I believe are scabs, probably from itching. Those bumps/scabs have spread to parts of the back of his head, under his chin, and random places on his back and underside. Do you believe they are most likely just cuts/scabs from itching? If so, is there anything I can do/purchase to heal them. I thought that they would just heal over time but they seem to have just gotten worse. I brush him nearly everyday with a flea comb and it takes fleas and i am guessing scabs off. I tried not combing him for a few days to not disturb the scabs but that didn’t seem to do anything. Anything you can tell me would be benefical. I can email you a picture I took of one of the areas but it is not the best quality. I look forward to your response.
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Cat urinating with hint of pink possible blood
I noticed about 2 days ago my cat (7yo Domestic Short Hair male neutered) was making alot of trips to the litter box and then yesterday he urinated on the floor and the urine had a red tint to it.Then today he is still making often trips to the litter box and he seems to be having problems urinating, also I have found pink spots on the carpet in areas that he has been laying. His appetite seems fine and his behavior seems pretty much normal. I can’t afford to take him to the vet and I was wondering if knew what the problem might be so I can try to find out how costly it will be and if this will lead to death if I can’t afford to treat it.
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Female cat with bloody discharge from vagina
Our (1yo female DSH) neutered cat (neutered prior to our ownership) has had intermittent small volume bloody discharge from her vagina for the last 3 months. On exam her vulva had an ulcerated area and our veternarian is planning an exam under anesthesia later this week. She has no weight loss, a healthy appetite, and has had no change in activity. She is the only animal in our home. What do you believe this could be?
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Cat sudden change in behavior and hiding all the time
Recently something happened to my cat (3yo female neutered DSH) and I’m not sure what is wrong with her. She is very skittish and refuses to come out from under the blankets or her hiding places except to eat, drink and go to the bathroom. It’s like she comes out and something scares her and she RUNS back to the covers. Usually she is a very docile and very friendly kitty. What usually causes this? Should I be worried and will it go away? She won’t even come out for her favorite toys or catnip. I’m not sure what would have scared her so badly or is hurting her so badly. Another think I’m noticing is that she is licking her self a lot more than usual.
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Dog with lumps behind the jaw
I recently noticed some swelling directly behind the jaw on my 10 yr old female neutered boxer. There are 4 distinct lumps that move freely (2 on either side) and do not cause her any pain or discomfort. She is eating and drinking well and her energy level is fine. She is a very active dog - most people think she is still a puppy. She has had reactions to insect bites in the past - usually resulting in lumps over her entire body, with a large number on her head and face so that was what I thought when I first noticed the lumps in her neck. When I checked her again this morning, the lumps have not spread from her neck. She is acting completely normal - should I be freaking out more that I already am??
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