subject: Veterinarian Palm Harbor Fl Pet Health Care Ear Care For Pets [print this page] Many pets suffer from ear problems, said DrMany pets suffer from ear problems, said Dr. Al Paredes, Veterinarian at Day And Evening Pet Clinic. The most common problems include ear tissue infection, ear mites, and chronic ear infections from a lack of regular cleaning.
Signs of Pet Ear Diseases
The signs of ear diseases are easy to spot, said Dr. Paredes. If your pets ears have a bad odor, if they are scratching or rubbing their ears, shaking their head or tilting it to one side, check the ears for signs of discharge, swelling or redness in the ear canal, or painful areas around their ears.
The Causes of Pet Ear Problems
Parasites are a common problem, but ear mites are generally seen in cats who will scratch at their ears. Mites are not generally seen in dogs ears.
Both dogs and cats can have problems due to allergies from something they inhaled, ate or touched. Allergies create changes inside the ear and we often see secondary infections in the ear caused by the initial allergy.
Yeast and bacteria can also cause infection, and they are often seen along with allergies, hormonal changes, or moisture in the ears. Ear cleaning alone may not take care of these, so a good antibiotic is sometimes recommended.
General ear cleaning on a regular basis can keep ear problems at bay. Have your pets ears checked when they are at the vet clinic for an exam, and ask us about ear cleaning solutions for your dog or cat to keep their ear problems to a minimum.
So whether you have a dog or a cat, it's important to check their ears several times per week if possible. It is especially important to do this if you see them scratching their ears a lot.
Ask your veterinarian for any special care that your dog or cat may need for a current or chronic condition when you are concerned about their ears.
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