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My cat’s ears have no fur and are very red. What is wrong?
Bare red ears likely mean ringworm, a fungal infection. Confirm with a Wood's lamp, then collar, disinfect and treat topically.
What Does a Rabbit’s Sudden ‘Airplane Ear’ Mean?
A rabbit's 'airplane ear' (one ear flopping up) can mean an impure lop bloodline, ear mites or inflammation, an ear strain from being lifted by the ears, or a calcium/trace-element deficiency. If there is no redness or pain, improve the diet; if there is, get a vet exam and treat mites or infection accordingly.
When Is the Best Time for a Dog Ear-Cropping Surgery?
Around 3 months is best for ear cropping — the puppy is stronger and tolerates surgery better, and earlier surgery means faster recovery and easier standing. This article covers the best timing and cautions.
When Do Shiba Inu Ears Stand Up, and What If They Don’t?
Purebred Shiba Inu usually prick their ears early—most show signs around 40 days and stand fully by 3–4 months. If they stay floppy, causes include calcium deficiency, slow development, mixed breeding, or ear disease (mites/otitis). Fixes: vet check, calcium, ear taping as a temporary aid, and treating ear infections.
How to Prevent Skin Disease in Shih Tzu Bear Hamsters
The Shih Tzu bear hamster has long, beautiful fur but is prone to skin disease. Causes include wrong bedding (wood shavings, paper pellets) that mats the coat, and urine left on the fur causing hair loss and sores. Treat by clipping and cleaning the spot, then applying an antifungal or antibacterial medicine with an Elizabethan collar. Prevent it with a roomy, dry, cool cage, cat-litter or tissue bedding, litter training, and regular sand baths.
Why Does Your Cat Tear Up the House, and How to Stop It
Cats tear up the house from anxiety, teething, boredom, attention-seeking, revenge, or mineral deficiency. Prevent damage by trimming nails, using caps or furniture covers, and giving scratching posts and cat trees to burn energy.
After going outside, my dog’s eyes are red, half its face is covered with black discharge, and the corners have yellow fluid and tearing
Red eyes with heavy discharge suggest an eye infection. If the dog fought outside, the eye may have been injured, and the dark discharge is likely blood mixed with eye matter. Seek professional cleaning at a clinic; if unavailable, rinse with saline or 3% boric acid.
What does a healthy Bichon ear look like?
Healthy Bichon ears hang down, hide in the coat, and stay clean and dry. Smell, discharge, or scratching signal mites or infection needing treatment.
My cat scratched its ear until it bled; what should I do?
Find the real cause of the scratching, such as mites, via a vet check and scraping. Clean the wound with saline or peroxide, stop bleeding, disinfect with iodine, apply antibiotic ointment, and bandage, changing 3 to 4 times daily. Use an E-collar.
How to Stop a Cat from Scratching the Sofa
Place several scratching posts where the cat hangs out, offer new toys, and spray citrus or pet-safe deterrent on the sofa. Stop the behavior promptly with gentle correction.