Ear Health (11)
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Thu Aug 18 23:55:00 EDT 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, Tue Mar 15 11:37:00 EDT 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, Mon Aug 31 08:00:00 EDT 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, Mon Aug 03 11:32:00 EDT 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, Mon Feb 23 23:53:00 EST 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
Fri Mar 21 13:07:15 EDT 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
Fri Mar 07 17:14:48 EST 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
Fri Feb 21 12:04:51 EST 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, Wed May 09 00:43:00 EDT 2012
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A Deaf Dog Can Live a Happy Life — With a Little Help
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Tue May 01 22:18:00 EDT 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
Tue Nov 22 20:24:47 EST 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 ›