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I think my cat cannot hear any sound – what should I do?
First test if it truly cannot hear or is ignoring you, using pots, cups, keys or paper. No reaction needs a vet ear check; earwax, chronic otitis or drum damage from bad cleaning or drugs can cause deafness.
My cat keeps one eye shut with discharge and clear tear stains – what’s wrong?
This may be conjunctivitis or eyelid inflammation, or an injury. Try pet eye drops and cleaning; see a vet if no improvement.
What Happens If a Teddy Bear Dog’s Tail Isn’t Docked?
An undocked tail can collect dirt and signal fear more easily, but it also expresses emotion naturally. Appearance may look longer.
Why Is My Cat’s Rear End Ulcerated?
Anal ulcers often come from a sharp-object wound infected by waste, or long-term feces stuck around the anus causing stretching and infection. Clean and treat the area, and see a vet if it doesn't heal.
How Do You Remove the Smell of Teddy Bear Dog Urine?
Teddy urine odor is hard to remove, so use a pet deodorizer after cleaning the spot and place activated charcoal to absorb residual smell. Keep the home ventilated and train the dog to eliminate in a fixed spot.
My dog’s ear is swollen and its behavior is odd, shaking its head often. What disease is this?
Swollen ear and frequent head shaking suggest otitis externa or ear mites. Check for debris/odor; a vet exam identifies the cause. Treat with cleaning plus antibacterial meds for otitis, or mite killer for mites.
How to Train a One-Year-Old Teddy to Use a Dog Toilet
It is harder at one year but possible with patience: set a toilet with pads, scent it with urine, and reward success while cleaning accidents to remove odor.
What should I do about my dog’s blocked tear duct?
Blocked nasolacrimal ducts are usually treated by flushing to remove the obstruction plus antibiotics, with good prognosis. If flushing fails, surgery may be needed. Prevent by cleaning the eyes regularly.
My rescued adult dog has likely had pups; severe tear stains, red-yellow mouth, eye inflammation
Heavy tear stains come from genes, disease, or entropion. Teddy and Bichon have shallow tear ducts and less lid space, easily tearing; only cleaning, care, or surgery helps. Disease like dacryoadenitis, ear infection, eye inflammation, or entropion can also cause it. For eye inflammation, feed lightly, rinse with saline, and use eye drops.
How to Clean Your Cat’s Ears, and How Often?
Clean a cat's ears with a pet ear solution and massage — never dig with cotton swabs, since the L-shaped canal traps wax. Kittens rarely need it; adults benefit from weekly to biweekly cleaning depending on how dirty they get.