Search Results
5720 results for “dog ear CT”
My dog has maggots in its ear and I can’t get to a hospital. I searched online and it said fly eggs/larvae; I sprayed iodine and saline and pulled a lot out, but some are probably still inside the ear. I sprinkled some amoxicillin on it – is there anything else I should do?
Red rash on a dog's belly may be from allergic dermatitis, mite infection, fungal infection, heat rash, or other diseases. Allergies to food, medicine, or other substances can cause skin inflammation with rash and itching. Mite infection can also cause rash. In hot weather, a damp or friction-irritated belly can get heat rash. There are many causes - see a vet for targeted treatment.
Red Rash Appeared on Belly, Butt, and Head After a Bath Yesterday
Based on the photo, the red bumps are most likely dermatitis from a bacterial infection or parasite bites. Check for parasites and deworm if found; for bacterial infection, use oral and topical pet anti-inflammatory medication and an Elizabethan collar.
My dog has maggots in its ear and I can’t get to a vet. I sprayed iodine and saline and pulled many out, but some are likely still inside. I sprinkled amoxicillin on it. What else should I do?
Maggots feed on rotting tissue, so ear maggots mean internal decay. Trim fur, clean the canal, remove dead tissue, and apply antimicrobial ointment. Leftover necrotic tissue lets maggots return; also watch for ear mites and use ear cleaner.
Can everyone help check why my dog has no fur around its eyes? Thank you very much.
Hair loss around the eyes may be natural for some dogs, or if sudden, from eye infection or skin disease. Conjunctivitis causing tearing and scratching, or mites, can lead to it. See a vet for diagnosis.
What happens if a dog’s skin immunity is low?
Low skin immunity can cause a range of problems. The coat may turn rough, dull, and even shed heavily. Weak skin resistance makes bacteria and viruses invade more easily, causing skin diseases like dermatitis and eczema, which affect appearance and cause itching and pain.
What should I watch out for with a dog that has dilated cardiomyopathy?
Manage dilated cardiomyopathy with strict exercise limits, a low-salt low-fat high-quality-protein diet, regular vet heart checkups, and a calm, stable environment to reduce cardiac stress.
What happens if a dog eats cured/salty meat?
Salty meat can cause thirst, drinking, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration. Dogs metabolize salt poorly, and curing uses lots of salt, which irritates the gut. Severe cases: salt poisoning (thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, tremors, coma). Excess salt burdens kidneys and raises blood pressure, risking heart disease or stroke.
Why does a dog like to chew its paws?
A dog chewing its paws may be self-grooming or have foot discomfort such as a cut or insect bite causing pain. Infection with itch also triggers it, as does anxiety relieved by licking.
What happens if a mother dog is frightened?
A frightened mother dog becomes tense and anxious with trembling, fast heart, rapid breathing, and dilated pupils, and may hide; severe cases bring diarrhea, vomiting, or poor appetite. If pregnant or nursing, she may miscarry, reject nursing, or crush pups. Calmly comfort her.
What happens if a dog has phlegm?
Phlegm in the throat is usually from respiratory or digestive infection, causing frequent cough and breathing difficulty, worse at rest. It may contain pathogens causing secondary infection, and buildup can lead to pneumonia. See a vet.