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Symptoms of a Blocked Tear Duct in Dogs
A blocked nasolacrimal (tear) duct shows as constant tearing and a sticky, pus-like discharge at the inner corner of the eye, with the fur below stained red-brown and a little hair loss — but no pain, no vision loss, and no light sensitivity. Many eye problems can cause it (conjunctivitis, keratitis, trauma), and flushing the duct under anesthesia after clearing the infection shortens recovery.
Fun Fact: A Dog’s Keen Hearing
A dog with 'wind-hearing ears'? It comes from their physiology.
How Scary Is a Dog’s Middle-Ear Infection?
Today we learn what a dog's middle-ear infection is. You'd guess: if there's otitis media, isn't there otitis externa too? Right - externa is the outer canal, media is the middle ear.
Dogs Actually Learn These Skills from Each Other
Today we look at what an older dog can teach a puppy.
Can Dogs Really Predict Earthquakes?
No solid evidence links animal behavior to quakes, but studies suggest dogs may sense pre-quake changes — like ground vibrations or gas release — especially erect-eared, smaller-skulled dogs show more anxiety.
What is the fastest, most effective way to remove a dog’s tear stains?
Tear stains have different causes, so find the cause and treat it. For existing stains, adjust diet and clean daily - wipe around the eyes with alcohol-free wipes or saline. For severe stains, apply a starch and boric acid powder mix, let dry, then brush off. Keep the diet light with low-salt, low-fat food.
My 13-year-old dog is healthy but less active and sleeps all day – how can I manage his enlarged heart?
For an older dog with an enlarged heart, a vet may prescribe heart-support medication, but if there are no obvious symptoms, extra drugs are usually unnecessary. Focus on careful home care: control weight, reduce exercise, avoid high-salt and high-fat food, and schedule regular check-ups to monitor the condition.
What causes middle ear infection in dogs?
Common causes include bacterial or fungal infection and ear mite infestation. Keeping the ear canal dry and trimmed helps prevent it.
What symptoms appear when a dog is infected with coccidia?
Coccidia infection shows low energy, bloody stool, jelly-like mucus, and dehydration; some dogs show no signs but still spread it. Stool with jelly mucus or blood at the end needs a fecal test and sulfadimethoxine, plus environment cleaning.
What symptoms appear when a dog has demodectic mange?
Demodectic mange shows silver-gray scales with red spots, papules, and thickened skin, severe itch, abnormal oil, and odor; severe cases destroy follicles. See a vet.