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Symptoms and Treatment of Keratitis in Dogs
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea — common in small long-haired breeds — and ranges from surface roughness to deep pain, pus, and even perforation. Treatment means flushing the eye, antibacterials to prevent iris adhesion, and atropine, with vet care for severe cases.
How Often Should You Clean Your Cat’s Ears?
Clean a healthy cat's ears every one to two weeks — too often risks injury — but with ear mites, fungus, or bacteria, clean several times a week. The routine is cleaner, massage, let the cat shake, then wipe the outer canal; tell plain dirt from mites by the black, smelly, itchy discharge mites leave, and treat mites with a suitable drop plus monthly topical deworming.
Why Are My Rabbit’s Ears Hot? What to Do
Hot ears are a clear sign a rabbit's body temperature is climbing, usually from heat exposure or the early stages of heatstroke. In warm weather watch for lethargy, rapid breathing, and reddened ears, and act fast: move the rabbit to a cool, ventilated spot and apply cold compresses. Severe cases may need veterinary care such as IV fluids or medication to bring the temperature and pressure down.
Hair Loss and Redness Around a Dog’s Eyes
Hair loss and redness around a dog's eyes depends on the cause: one is natural hair shedding exposing the skin; the other is hair loss from itching. The former is mostly caused by diet, the latter mostly by bacterial and parasitic infections. To know the exact cause, the owner should find the underlying reason.
What Is Dog Kidney Failure? Symptoms and Treatment
Dog kidney failure is a common disease, but if a dog develops kidney failure and is not treated promptly, it can lead to more serious illness. Let's discuss what dog kidney failure is and its symptoms and treatments.
Is Dog Meningitis Contagious?
Dog encephalitis is not contagious; only infectious viruses are transmissible. The pathogens that cause encephalitis in puppies are not unique and are mainly caused by various bacteria, arising when a purulent focus around the brain spreads to the brain. Treatment of encephalitis mainly includes reducing inflammation and fighting bacteria, controlling secondary infection, and maintaining intracranial pressure.
Do Cats Cry from Sadness?
Do cats cry when sad? The answer may differ from what some expect.
What to Do When Your Puppy Has Excessive Tearing
A puppy's excessive tearing may be caused by food that is too salty, eye inflammation, or ingrown eyelashes. Generally you need to improve the diet and feed lighter food. If the dog's eyes are inflamed, use ointment; if it is ingrown eyelashes, surgery at the hospital is needed.
Cat Eye Care Methods
In the past cats caught mice; today they are family, so daily care deserves special attention—including the eyes.
How to Treat and Remove Cat ‘Black Chin’ (Feline Acne)
Why does my cat have black dots on the chin that return after cleaning, then turn red and spread? Let's look at the causes and treatment of feline acne.