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Cat Ear Hematoma: Symptoms and Treatment
A cat ear hematoma forms when an external-parasite infection makes the cat scratch its ear, causing bleeding or fluid buildup under the ear-flap skin into a swelling. When you notice an ear hematoma, watch the cat's daily behavior.
Symptoms and Treatment of Rabbit Ear Mange
Rabbit ear mange is a highly contagious skin disease caused by mite infestation, usually the result of poor hygiene. Infected rabbits scratch their ears constantly and shake their head, and may also show lethargy, restlessness, and loss of appetite; if left untreated the infection can spread and become life-threatening.
What to Do When Your Dog Itches and Keeps Scratching
Dog skin itching has many causes—mange, fungus, fleas, food allergy. Owners must identify carefully. Today we share dog skin-itch situations.
Do Rabbit Ears Normally Hang or Stand?
A suddenly flopped ear often alarms owners, but it can be normal — lop genetics or mixed blood. This guide tells benign ear changes from disease signs like discharge, odor, or head-shaking.
Preventing and Treating Rabbit Ear Mite
Ear mange is a common, highly contagious rabbit ear disease that itches severely and can be fatal if it spreads. This guide covers the signs and the miticide and ivermectin regimen that stops it.
How to Treat Ear Mites in Cats
Ear mites are as troublesome for cat owners as ringworm—both are highly contagious, prone to recurrence, and harmful to your cat's health. Here is what you need to know about feline ear mites.
Symptoms of Rabbit Ear Inflammation and How to Treat It
Rabbit ear inflammation (otitis) causes head tilt, ear drooping, foul-smelling discharge, and balance problems, and can lead to deafness or even fatal meningitis if left untreated. Mild buildup can be managed at home with gentle ear cleaning and anti-inflammatory drops, but inflammation with discharge and odor requires prompt veterinary care.
Why Is My Cat Crying Reddish-Brown Tears?
Reddish-brown tear discharge in cats can be caused by overly salty food, a blocked nasolacrimal duct, or eye inflammation. Determine the specific cause from the actual situation and treat accordingly. If the cat recently ate salty food, it may be 'internal heat' causing more discharge that oxidizes to reddish-brown—adjust to a bland diet and offer more water. If the eyes are also red and swollen, inflammation is likely; see a vet.
What Medicine Should I Use for My Cat’s Red, Swollen, Tearing Eyes?
Red swollen tearing eyes are usually infection/inflammation; herpesvirus is possible. Clean with pet eye wash, then pet antibacterial eye drops. Keep an Elizabethan collar on. If no relief, see a vet for the cause.
Brownish, fairly large, two or three patches, mainly on the rear of the body, on the skin. Parting the fur and touching it makes the dog flinch in pain.
From the photo the dog shows scabs or dandruff; with pain it may be from trauma, or a mixed bacterial and fungal infection. Shave the area, spray a wound spray, use an Elizabethan collar, and see a vet for a skin test if it spreads.