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Dog Breeds with Big Ears
Big-eared breeds like the French Bulldog, Beagle, Corgi, Golden Retriever, and Labrador are loved for their looks and temperament; their sealed canals need regular cleaning to prevent mites and infection.
Dog Breeds with Very Long Ears
Long-eared breeds like the Basset, Beagle, Dachshund, and Bloodhound are gentle and smart but share a flaw: sealed, drooping ears breed bacteria and mites, so clean them weekly with a vet ear solution.
Common Urinary Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Urinary disease in cats and dogs hits the urethra, bladder, and kidneys, causing pain, blockage, or failure. Know the main types, urethral injury and stricture, cystitis, kidney failure, and stones, and the usual antibiotic, diuretic, and surgical care.
What to Do About Recurring Dog Stomatitis
Dog stomatitis mainly comes from poor feeding and poor oral care. Though not a big disease, it affects nutrition and health. For mild cases, no drugs—use measures to ease pain. Here are care tips.
Symptoms and Treatment of Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats
If mild, stomatitis needs no drugs—just oral care and diet. Main symptoms: drooling, mouth ulcers, gum inflammation. Details below.
Cat and Dog Scratches, Bites, and Wound Care
Know how to handle being scratched or bitten by a pet and how to treat a pet's own fight wounds: clean promptly, watch rabies risk, respect sensitive body parts, and use antibiotics and a collar to prevent infection.
Why Does My Dog Have Sores Around Its Mouth?
If sores appear around a dog's mouth, the owner should check for other abnormalities, because many things cause them. Hair loss and frequent scratching there suggest fungal infection. But besides fungus, mouth ulcers and traumatic infection can also cause them. Read on for details.
Treatment and Prevention of Mouth Ulcers in Dogs
Because many things cause dog mouth ulcers, if you notice symptoms, take the dog to a clinic to find the cause before treating it. Here are shared treatment and prevention methods, hoping to help.
How Long for Dog Shampoo in Eyes to Heal?
Bath time is a battle for water-shy dogs, and shampoo in the eyes is common. This article explains how to handle it and how long recovery takes.
Signs of Heat in Cats and How to Care for Them
Cats first come into heat at 6 to 12 months. Females raise their tails, get clingy, roll, and yowl at night; males spray and scratch doors. Keep them in, play more, and spay or neuter afterward to protect health.