Abscesses in dogs can be hard to spot until the infection has spread. My dog got bitten by a neighbor's dog, and it took about a week for the abscess to start draining. His lymph nodes started to swell, and I saw pinkish-purple pus oozing from the wound. It looked as if his fles...
Dog foods and vegetarian-type pet foods should be avoided because of the high level of vegetable proteins and fiber in them. Avoid diets that are composed of vegetables and grains. Cat food too will not suffice because they do not have enough protein in them. Use a heavy food dish to put...
It is rarer by far to see such heavy louse infestations in dogs and cats (unless they are stray, feral or neglected) because most cat and dog owners tend to notice lice in their pet's coat well before the infestation has a chance to become too severe. ...
Abscesses in dogs can be hard to spot until the infection has spread. My dog got bitten by a neighbor's dog, and it took about a week for the abscess to start draining. His lymph nodes started to swell, and I saw pinkish-purple pus oozing from the wound. It looked as if his fl...
Sometimes confused with a spider bite, a carbuncle is a group of boils that stem from an infection of the skin and are connected to each other. Photos of carbuncles “It’s pretty common for people to come in thinking they have a spider bite when they have an abscess or carbuncle,” ...
People who spend a lot of time with animals—farmers, veterinarians, and dog groomers, for example—also stand greater risks. It’s not easy to prevent ringworm completely. However, by taking a few simple steps, your risk of developing an infection will be lower. The next several slides pr...
People who spend a lot of time with animals—farmers, veterinarians, and dog groomers, for example—also stand greater risks. It’s not easy to prevent ringworm completely. However, by taking a few simple steps, your risk of developing an infection will be lower. The next several slides pr...
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I got bit by a huge dog a few days ago. I cleaned the wound thoroughly for about five minutes using Chlorhexidine surgical scrub. I went to the ER about 45 minutes later. I waited in the ER for 3+ hours before being seen. I received a tetanus injection in the right upper arm ...
bite,” said Dr. Allison Arthur, a dermatologist and dermopathologist at Sand Lake Dermatology Center in Orlando, Florida, and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology. “It’s pretty common for people to come in thinking they have a spider bite when they have an abscess or carbuncle...