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Why do a dog’s paw pads peel?
Paw pad peeling may be normal metabolism, or from wear and skin disease. Daily walking wears pads and dryness causes peeling; care with cleaning, soaking, and moisturizing, and treat any skin disease.
Why does my Golden Retriever smell bad?
A strong odor can come from uncleaned anal glands, infrequent baths, skin infection, ear mites, or bad breath. Clean the source or see a vet for infection.
Yellow stuff in ear; not sure if ear mites or something else
From the photo, the dirty ear is likely from lack of cleaning; cats have wax and discharge. Clean 1-2 weeks with pet ear solution and soft cloth; avoid damage.
Why is my cat’s ear very dirty?
From the photo, the cat likely has ear mites. Isolate it, clean with a pet ear cleanser, and apply mite medication.
How to treat a dog’s ear infection on one side
For mild outer ear infection, clean daily with pet ear solution and apply antibiotic ointment with an E-collar. Severe cases with swelling, heat, or heavy discharge need a vet.
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 kitten scratched its eye corner, nose and mouth and now has inflammation and fever – what should I do?
Surface scratches rarely cause fever; persistent fever suggests calicivirus or FIP. Take it to a vet, especially with increased eye/nose discharge.
Why does a cat get otitis media?
Middle ear infection can come from congenital ear deformity, dirty living, respiratory disease like flu or pneumonia, or low immunity and over-cleaning. Several paths lead to it.
How can I remove a dog’s body odor?
Odor comes from skin, mouth, ears, and anus; bathe regularly, clean ears, brush teeth and use probiotics for bad breath, and express anal glands. See a vet for heavy tartar.
My Cat Was Bitten in a Fight, Now Healed but Has a Small Lump at the Wound — What Should I Do?
A small lump after healing is likely scar tissue. Keep cleaning and disinfecting; see a vet if it swells or oozes.