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Dog Ears & Cat Ears, Ear Problems, Ear Care, Ear Maintenance

Ears tell you if your pet is happy, sad, angry, or concerned. Your pet’s ears are extremely sensitive organs and need very special care. Keep in mind, pets with allergies are more likely to develop ear infections. Dogs with ear infections might need your help to flush their ears clean. Be careful when you apply ear medications and don’t massage too firmly. Watch for signs of ear mites, particularly in young pets or those you’ve adopted from a shelter.

 
Ear mites in cats & ear mites in dogs
Dog ears & hearing in a dog
Ear flushing: How to flush your pet's ears
How to clean ear, or instill ear medication
Ear infections in dogs and cats (otitis)
 
List of ear medications and supplements
 

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians
 
Date Category Topic
02/26/08  Heartworm Medicine  MEDS
02/26/08  Skin Care  MANGE
02/25/08  Ear Care  SCRATCHY EARS
02/24/08  Other  CHEWING
02/24/08  Cough  COUGHING AND SNEEZING
02/24/08  Other  HEALTH INSURANCE
02/23/08  Training Aid  HOUSE BREAKING
02/23/08  Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements  WONT GAIN WEIGHT
02/23/08  Skin Care  HYPERKERATOSIS
02/23/08  Heartworm Medicine  OVERDOSE?
02/23/08  Digestive Care  COLITIS
02/23/08  Cough  LUMPS IN THROAT
02/23/08  Bone & Joint Care  DOES SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE REQUIRE SURGERY?
02/23/08  Other  RESCUED SCOTTISH TERRIER POOPS ON LIVING ROOM RUG
02/22/08  Pet Treats  HELP
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Ear Facts:

  • Ear mites usually infect young pets, shelter pets, and abandoned puppies & kittens.

  • Allergies are the #1 cause of ear inflammation.

  • About 1 in every 5 dogs and 1 in every 15 cats that visit a veterinary clinic has ear disease.

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