Ear Health (11)
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 18, 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Cats Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 31, 2015Doesn’t it seem just like just yesterday that your cat was a crazy kinetic kitten? One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult… Full Article ›
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Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 3, 2015I love old dogs. The gray muzzle, the soft eyes, the loving bond that ties them so strongly to us after a rowdy puppyhood and the active years of maturity. The golden years are a time to cherish,… Full Article ›
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Am I a Bad Pet Owner If I Don’t Clean My Dog’s Ears Regularly?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, February 23, 2015In most cases, if your dog’s ears aren’t bothering him, there’s no reason to bother your dog with ear cleaning. In fact, healthy dog ears have a unique self-cleaning feature: The skin cells lining… Full Article ›
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Ear (Aural) Hematoma
March 21, 2014An aural hematoma is a pool of blood that collects between the skin and the cartilage of a pet’s ear flap. It’s typically caused by overly aggressive ear scratching or head shaking… Full Article ›
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Chronic Ear Infection in Dogs and Cats
March 7, 2014Chronic ear infections may involve bacterial or yeast overgrowth in the external, middle, or inner ear. Chronic infection can permanently damage the ear canal and cause pain,… Full Article ›
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Chronic Ear Infections (Chronic Otitis) in Cats
February 21, 2014Chronic otitis is basically a long-lasting ear infection that can affect any cat, causing itchy, painful ears. Quite a few things can cause the disease — parasites, allergies, growths, and… Full Article ›
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Can a "Magic Rinse" From the Internet Cure My Dog's Chronic Ear Infections?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, May 9, 2012
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A Deaf Dog Can Live a Happy Life — With a Little Help
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, May 1, 2012Nothing ever gets a good dog down. As a veterinarian, I’ve seen it time and time again: dogs with handicaps find a way to not only cope but to live joyously. How others see them… Full Article ›
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Chronic Otitis/Chronic Ear Infection in Dogs
November 22, 2011Chronic otitis is basically a long-lasting ear infection that can affect any dog, causing itchy, painful, smelly ears. Quite a few things can cause the disease — parasites, allergies,… Full Article ›