Treating Your Cat’s Ear Infections
Do you suspect that your cat has an ear infection? While pawing at the ear and shaking of the head are usually signs your cat may have an ear infection, there are a few other symptoms that should raise concern: Loss of balance Strong odor from the ears Hearing loss Redness of the ear flap […]
Solutions for Your Cat’s Skin Infections
Causes of skin infections in cats can be quite varied. Trauma and bite wounds, external skin parasites (including ringworm and mange) and bacterial infections from underlying allergies (flea bites, inhalant/contact allergens, food allergies) may all cause cat skin infections. Viral infections such as feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus may also predispose some cats […]
Antibiotic Treatments for Cats & Kittens
Infection in your cat’s body can be caused by several types of microorganisms. These include bacterium, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Your veterinarian will determine the kind of antibiotic medication used to treat your cat after diagnosing the infection and understanding which type of organism is the culprit. The antibiotic used to treat your cat will […]
How to Treat Ear Infections in Dogs
Your veterinarian will want your pet to start on medications that relieve pain and infection right away. Then, in 2-3 days when the culture results have returned from the lab, either your pet will continue on the same medication, or your pet will receive a more effective medication. Medications can include natural remedies, oral antibiotics […]
Prevent and Treat Dog Ear Infections
Dogs that experience itching and scratch their ears, or frequently shake their heads, might be suffering from an ear infection, especially if any of these symptoms also include smelly ears. Although any dog can develop an ear infection, some breeds are more likely to develop one than others. For instance, Labradors, Beagles, Basset Hounds, Cocker […]
Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
Signs of a urinary tract infection in your pet include lethargy, loss of appetite, increased frequency of urination often with smaller amounts at a time, straining at urination which may be painful leading to vocalization, inappropriate urination in the home or outside the litterbox, bloody urination, and often a strong offensive odor to the urine. […]
Symptoms of Ear Infections in Dogs
Dog and cat ear infection symptoms If your dog or cat has an ear infection (otitis), you might notice a yeasty smell coming from your pet’s ear. The ear might be red and swollen. There might also be some waxy buildup visible. Your dog or cat might be scratching at their ears, and shaking their […]
How To Stop Recurring Ear Infections in Dogs
Does your dog suffer from itchy, painful ear infections that keep coming back? Around 20% of dogs develop ear issues at some point in their life, and many experience chronic infections requiring treatment at least 4 times a year. Learn about the common causes of recurring ear infections in dogs and what you can do […]
What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs?
Urinary tract infections in pets are common. A urinary tract infection is defined as an infection caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites in the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The infection is usually caused by bacteria in the environment or the intestines that enters the urethra and proliferates in the […]
How To Stop Summer Ear Infections in Dogs
During the dog days of summer, you may look forward to barbecues, swimming, hikes, and – uh oh – yet another trip to the vet. If red, itchy, smelly ears are the bane of your dog’s summer fun, read on to learn why dogs get so many ear infections in the summer and how to […]
5 Most Common Infections In Kittens
Your brave kitten may seem invincible when they’re attacking their toys, scaling the furniture, and sprinting from room to room. In reality, they’re still babies with a delicate immune system that has not yet fully developed. Almost all kittens will contract an infection of some kind before their first birthday, but with routine care, you […]