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What happens if a dog’s ear gets water in it?
Water in a dog's ear easily causes otitis because the L-shaped canal traps fluid that breeds bacteria. Usually the dog shakes it out; wipe the discharge and, for floppy-eared dogs, use ear drops to prevent infection.
My 7-year-old female poodle will not put weight on her front paw for two days, walks on three legs, seems painful; we have covid – is she affected?
Front paw pain may be pad injury, interdigital inflammation, dislocation, sprain, arthritis, fracture. Check the pad for ulcers, swelling, foreign objects, long nails. Internal injury needs X-ray.
My Roborovski hamster is 1 year 8 months old; its ear canal bacterial infection has been treated with doxycycline for 15 days and improved, but the outer ear will not heal. It recently lost tens of grams. What else can I use?
Ear canal bacterial infection in hamsters needs cleaning and topical medication, plus regular cage disinfection. Clean with a fine swab and ear solution, then apply neomycin ear oil 2-3 times daily.
How often should you clean a cat’s ears?
You should clean a cat's ears only when needed, typically every few weeks to monthly for most cats, and more often for those prone to wax or mites. Over-cleaning can irritate the ear canal.
How often should a kitten’s ears be cleaned?
Normally clean a cat's ears once a week; for Scottish Fold, every 3 to 4 days. Little discharge needs no cleaning, as some wax protects; over-cleaning harms. With ear mites, clean daily and medicate, and boost nutrition.
How often should a cat’s ears be cleaned?
Healthy cats' ears can be cleaned once a week or every two weeks; over-cleaning harms them. With infection, clean 2 to 3 times a week, even twice daily when severe, then reduce frequency as discharge lessens.
What if a cat’s ear mites are not cleaned out completely?
Ear mites are hard to fully remove; use ear drops and parasite medication to avoid ear inflammation or hematoma. Use an Elizabethan collar during treatment, isolate infected cats and disinfect the room weekly.
How often should a dog’s ears be cleaned?
Generally clean a dog's ears every two weeks, but increase the frequency for dogs that roll in mud or swim often. Only clean when the ears are actually dirty, since over-cleaning strips protective oils and raises infection risk.
How Do You Clean a Dog’s Ears?
Use a pet ear cleaner when the dog is relaxed, massage the base, let it shake out wax, then wipe with tissue. Prep with play and treats to stay calm.
Yesterday afternoon I found my dog’s right ear canal bleeding and discharging pus
Bleeding and pus from the ear is likely suppurative otitis; causes include bacterial, fungal, parasitic infection, or tumors, needing specific diagnosis. See the vet first; at home use ear-cleaning solution plus antibacterial ear drops and an Elizabethan collar. Keep ears dry and pluck ear hair regularly to prevent recurrence.