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Which Cleaner Fish Can Be Kept with Goldfish?
There are many types of cleaner fish, and some differ greatly in size. If you want to keep cleaner fish with goldfish, choose based on the goldfish's size. For small goldfish, pick a small, gentle cleaner such as the moss mouse (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) to avoid larger cleaners injuring them. For larger goldfish, many cleaners are compatible. However, goldfish pollute the water only lightly, so adding cleaner fish is not necessary; regular water changes and measured feeding to reduce leftovers usually keep the water clean.
It has ear mites but I cleaned them; now the face and behind the ears are flaking — is it ringworm?
Facial hair loss with a history of ear mites is more likely parasite or bacterial infection. Treat the mites and do external deworming; clean discharge to avoid secondary bacteria. Both parasites and bacteria cause hair loss, so deworm and use an antibacterial spray or ointment on the face.
While cleaning its ears the night before last I gave some cat food; next morning it vomited food, so I fed less then withheld food and water. Later it vomited white foam; I gave omeprazole capsules and glucose. Still some vomiting and low energy, but this morning it played and seemed not too bad. It kicks when I pet its belly but just won’t eat, only drinks a little water.
White foam vomiting and poor appetite can come from indigestion, gastroenteritis, or parasites. After prolonged vomiting, give amoxicillin-clavulanate and probiotics, then easy liquid food; see a vet if no relief.
My 2.5-Month-Old Cat’s Ears Stay Dirty No Matter How Often I Clean—What Should I Do?
Ear-mite treatment needs cleaning, medication, and external deworming: clean with ear solution, massage, let the cat shake, then apply mite medicine for about 2 weeks while deworming regularly.
How do you clean a Teddy’s ears?
Cleaning a Teddy's ears: prepare pet ear cleaner, cotton balls, and tissues; wrap the dog to keep it still, add 3-5 drops, massage, then let it shake and wipe.
What should I use to clean a dog’s ears?
A dog's ear canal is closed; without regular cleaning, wax builds up and breeds germs (e.g., ear mites). For lightly dirty ears, use long medical swabs and wet wipes. For dirty ears, use a pet-specific ear cleaner.
Why should you clean a dog’s ears?
Cleaning protects ear health; uncleaned ears build up wax, dirt, and bacteria, causing infection, pain, and itch. Regular cleaning prevents this and improves comfort; use a dedicated cleaner or a pro groomer.
There’s some greasy, brownish discharge in the ear, no odor. The picture shows cotton swabs after cleaning both ears.
Dark ear wax suggests ear mites or Malassezia infection. A vet ear exam guides treatment; all ear disease needs cleaning, with different meds for Malassezia (compound nystatin) versus mites.
My hamster’s eyes were inflamed; I accidentally used an alcohol swab to clean them and now its hind legs won’t move.
Alcohol is irritating and shouldn't be used on a hamster's eyes. The paralyzed hind legs may be from other issues—spinal, nerve, or nutritional problems. See a vet to find the cause; spinal or nerve damage and nutrient deficiency can both cause hind-leg paralysis.
One of my cat’s ears has no ear mites and looks clean, but has a slight odor and she meows when I touch it.
A clean ear that hurts when touched may simply mean the cat dislikes being handled or has naturally sensitive ears. If the odor is strong, a bacterial or Malassezia ear infection is possible—watch for scratching, discharge, or swelling.