If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…
Obama and Democrats in Congress desperately trying to curry favor with Blue Dogs to get their cooperation on health care? Give me a break! Read the rest of this entry »
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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…
McDonnell pegs win to Va. issues
McDonnell cited plenty of areas where he disagrees with the president, including legislation that would make it Read the rest of this entry »
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06 Feb 2010
The outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear are the three parts that make up an ear. The one most likely to get an infection is the outer ear. It is reported that about 90% of infections happen in the outer ear.
Infections of the outer ear canal are common among dogs. Dog ear infections, or Otitis Externa, occur frequently in dogs because of the way their ears are designed. The horizontal and vertical components of a dog’s ear make it difficult for particles such as water or debris to drain out.
Signs that Your Dog Has an Ear Infection:
* Your dog is constantly and excessively shaking its head.
* There is yellow to brown discharge in your dog’s ears.
* Your dog’s ears have a yeast-like smell.
* There is redness and swelling on your dog’s infected ear.
Possible Causes of Dog Ear Infection:
Dog ear infections are caused by a variety of things. However, allergies are the typical cause of dog ear infections. If your dog has allergies or is highly susceptible to allergies, your dog is likely to have ear infections.
Water getting into the ears is another common cause of ear infections among dogs. So if your dog likes to swim, it is prone to ear infections. This is because of the way your dog’s ears are designed. When water gets inside your dog’s ears, the water can’t properly drain out. Thus, your dog’s ears become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. This doesn’t mean, however, that you shouldn’t allow your dog to swim or play in the water anymore. It just means that you should thoroughly dry your dog’s ears after to prevent ear infections.
Cleaning Your Dog’s Infected Ear:
Regardless of how much you take care of your dog’s well being, your dog will most likely eventually have ear infections. When this happens, you need to know the correct way of cleaning your dog’s ear before putting medication.
1. Put a few drops of ear cleanser into your dog’s infected ear.
2. Next, gently rub or massage the ear to loosen any debris that is stuck in there.
3. Using a soft cloth, gauze or cotton ball, gently scrape and wipe the dirt out of the infected ear.
Medicating Your Dog’s Infected Ear:
After thoroughly cleaning your dog’s infected ear, apply medication according to the veterinarian’s instructions or the instructions found on the label.
Your dog’s veterinarian will prescribe the appropriate treatment based on what has caused your dog’s ear to become infected. For instance, if your dog’s ear infection was caused by a yeast infection, the veterinarian will prescribe an anti-fungal medication. If the infection was caused by a bacteria, your dog will be prescribed antibiotics.
Medications for dog ear infections are typically applied directly into the ears. However, if your dog has a severe ear infection, the veterinarian may prescribe oral treatment. The veterinarian may also clip the hair around your dog’s infected ear to allow more air to circulate in it. Surgery, for reconstructing the ear canal so that it drains better and easier, is the last recourse when topical and oral treatments have failed.
While all dogs are prone to ear infections, those belonging to breeds with large ears that flap over the outer ear canal as well as those breeds of dogs with very small ear canals are most susceptible. As a dog owner, it’s your responsibility to take care of your dog’s well being. Take proper care of your dog’s ears and learn how to detect the early signs of ear infections.
About The Author
Shannon Lueck
I love dogs and have owned them most of my life. I’ve done a lot of research and put together a free website and newsletter for fellow dog owners. Please visit: http://www.adogownersdogsite.com.
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How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…
The health care deal working its way through Congress has so many moving parts that it is questionable if anything substantive will pass both … Read More…
For starters, Read the rest of this entry »
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What’s The Big Deal About Being the ALPHA Dog?
by: Ray Coleiro
Technically speaking, dogs as a separate species are supposed to be evolved from the wolves. Research indicates that the wolf mutated into several breeds, according to the climate, geography and the environment. As these separate breeds were assimilated and socially integrated into the human society, they became distinct as the domesticated Read the rest of this entry »
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Practical Ways To Deal With A Whining Dog
Introduction
We all have pets, especially dogs. We pour a lot of love and affection on them because, as they say, they are our best friends. They are very loyal and reciprocate the love we shower on them. But they do have their problems, just like human friends. Unfortunately, they are not able to say what their problems are so that we can address them. Read the rest of this entry »
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No doubt it is very exciting to have a new puppy at home; however this also adds a lot of responsibilities to your daily life. In order to have a trouble free breeding of your dog you first of all learn the basics of puppy health care. Just like human beings, puppies are susceptible to illness; in order to ensure that the puppy remains healthy and vibrant you may have to take certain precautions. Read the rest of this entry »
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01 Feb 2010
My dog is 11 years old, he has blood in his urine and is straining a lot and not going, the vet put him on pills $100 which did not work, he wants to do a bladder screening $300 which is out, I love the dog, but, have to draw the line, it more than likely is a bad kidney, cancer tumor, or stones that would require surgery… my question is this, How long does my dog have roughly?? I can't afford any more bills with an 11 year old dog. Serious, educated please answer only. Thanks folks.
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