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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.
How to determine a dog’s age?
Judge by teeth: start at 10 days, replace at 4-5 months, done at 7-8 months, white at 12 months; adult teeth wear progressively with age.
How often should a dog have its teeth professionally cleaned?
A dog should have its teeth professionally cleaned about once a year, or as advised by a vet based on tartar buildup and oral health, since home brushing alone may not remove hardened deposits. Anesthesia is usually needed for a thorough cleaning.
How long does a dog’s pyoderma take to heal?
Pyoderma cannot heal on its own; with active treatment it usually clears in 15 to 30 days. It is mostly bacterial, treated with amoxicillin-clavulanate plus daily saline cleaning and disinfectant.
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.
Is the English Cocker Spaniel a Good Dog?
English Cockers are gentle, cheerful, loyal, and easy to train, but energetic and playful, needing daily walks. Their big ears need regular cleaning to avoid infections.
What happens if a dog has tartar (dental calculus)?
Tartar progressively erodes teeth and loosens gums, lets bacteria reach the heart and organs, and leads to periodontitis and tooth loss. Professional cleaning and regular brushing are needed.
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.