Solving Your Dog’s Ear Problems

July 18, 2011

A typical dog ear has smooth internal lining with a tiny quantity of wax build-up. When the dog ears get inflamed, irritated, and infected, the indications of dog ear wax discharge, irritation, and unpleasant foul odor will be visible. As a result, dogs will keep on scratching and shaking their heads.

Generally, those dog breeds with long saggy ears and thin ear canals, dogs that live in a warm atmosphere are particularly at risks for ear problems.

Dog ear problems that are untreated can be very dangerous. It can result to ear infections, hematomas, hearing loss, and brain inflammation. Some of the common causes of dog ear problems are ear mites, allergy, and fleas.

Although there are ear cleaners, it is best to have a veterinary check the dog for further diagnosis and treatment. Home treatment and prevention are important too.

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Dog Ear Yeast Infection Symptoms

July 15, 2011

Dog ear yeast infection is commonly caused by the overgrowth of Candida Albicans, a type of yeast. It is often found around the dog's ears. If the dog has poor immune system, most likely the yeast has will multiply greatly. In addition to this, if your dog is suffering from any other disease and is on antibiotic medication, the pH balance get imbalance. The imbalance of pH level in your dog will cause the yeast growth.

There are many external symptoms for dog ear yeast infection. These known symptoms include itchiness, foul odor, and crusty skin. The yeast infection can be in certain parts of your dog's body. Sometimes, it can spread out on the entire body. The moist and warm body areas are prone to yeast infection.

Yeast infection in the dog's ears at an early stage can be cured. Hence, dog owners should be aware and learn how to determine if their dogs are afflicted by this type of infection.

Learn how to spot and avoid ear yeast infection on your dogs before it's too late.

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Home Remedies for Dog Ear Infection

July 14, 2011

One of the most common dog ear problems is the dog ear infection. Veterinarians diagnose this type of infection through the sample collection of dog ear discharge, which can only be examined using a microscope. This diagnosis test will determine the cause of the infection.

Some of the known causes are bacteria, ear mites, yeast, or an occurring ear tumor. It the infection was caused by an ear tumor, a surgery may be required to ease the dog’s pain.

Veterinarians prescribe antifungal or antibiotic medicines to reduce the bacterial or yeast growth. Aside from this, an allergy treatment can be done if the dog infection is caused by an allergy.

Learn more about the home remedies you can do to treat your dog ear infection.

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Dog Ear Mites Treatment

July 13, 2011

Dogs are likely to get health problems if they don’t get proper hygiene and health care. Dog ear mites are known to cause dog ear problems.
Ear mites are tiny ectoparasites that look a lot like ticks or little spiders.

These parasites can live in the dog’s ear canal or anywhere in the body. Dog ear mites can be very transmittable. It can spread by being in contact with another infected dog or from a mother to her puppies.

A dog owner must treat the ear mites problem immediately or consult a veterinarian for proper medication. Home remedies can help in the prevention and treatment of dog ear problems.

Learn how to spot and treat dog ear mites.

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How To Cure Your Dog Ear Infection?

July 12, 2011

Ear infection can be a painful and annoying experience for your dog. It can happen unexpectedly. The common causes of ear problems in dogs are bacterial infection, food allergies, fungi, and improper hygiene.

A few of the known symptoms of dog ear infections are the following:

Redness inside or around your dog's ears
Inflammation
Foul-smelling ear wax discharges

To help cure your dog's ear infection, please check out the home remedies for dog ear problems.

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Ear Problems in Dogs – What’s The Solution?

July 10, 2011

Ear problems in dogs are a growing concern for the modern dog owner.

A recent US pet insurance survey has shown that dog ear problems are the single largest medical treatment being administered by vets today.

Dog ears are an area of the body that can suffer injury, wax build up, yeast infections, mites and a whole range of other issues.

Now, thanks to Total Pet Publishing, getting information on the best ways to look after our dog's ears has never been easier.

They have put together a free website dedicated entirely to the topic of good dog ear health and how to look out for ear problems in dogs.

Some of topics include:

- How to treat a dog ear yeast infection
- How to spot and treat ear mites in dogs
- How to properly clean dogs ears

Access the site at www.dogears.co

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Round Up July 8 (Dog Mess, Dog Stabbed, War Dog Honoured)

July 9, 2011

Dog Mess Policy

The council of Burnley, UK does not tolerate dog mess.

“We have launched this zero tolerance approach against anti-social behaviour because putting an end to problems like dog mess, fly tipping and littering is important to Burnley people.

Read in Full: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/burnley/9128588.Zero_tolerance_dog_mess_policy_in_Burnley/

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Dog Stabbed By Men

Prison awaits three men who attempted to kill a dog by stabbing.

“The female lurcher was left with a broken neck and stab wounds from a potato peeler after attempts by Andrew Painter and Kevin Varty to put it down when it fractured a hind leg in a road accident”

Read in Full: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/9128741.Three_facing_jail_after_dog_stabbed/

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The World War II Dog Honoured

The heroic service of a dog during the World War II has been recalled.

“He was a great big beast. When I went down the street, everybody cleared the area. They knew he was a war dog so they kept away.

Read in Full: http://www.scotsman.com/news/More-than-just-a-hound.6798047.jp

Article source: http://www.dognews.co/round-up-july-8-dog-mess-dog-stabbed-war-dog-honoured/

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The Importance of Puppy Socialization

July 7, 2011

Puppy socialization is one of the few things we can't do over when it comes to training our dogs. If our dog develops a behavior problem in later life, we can work to fix it – but socialization of puppies is a one time deal, they need exposure early and it's absolutely crucial in their long term development.

Take a look at this fantastic guide if you want to see just why puppy socialization is so important: http://www.dogtips.co/puppy-socialization/

The long term benefits of a high quality puppy socialization plan simply can’t be stressed enough. You can’t wind the clock back after all.

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Puppy Socialization Can Start Early

Proper early socialization of your puppy can have the positive lasting impact over the course of your dog’s life. It really is THAT crucial.

Read in full…http://www.dogtips.co/puppy-socialization/

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July 6 Dog News (Dogs Killed By Snake, Endangered Pups Born, Lost Dog)

July 6, 2011

Our daily dog news round up today includes the tragic tale of dogs losing their lives to snake bite in the UK.

Dogs Killed By Snake

Two dogs were killed by adder snake and the vets believe it is caused by warm weather.

‘Adders can be dangerous if they are disturbed – they will bask in the sun and then fall asleep so it is very hard to avoid them. That is when they will strike.’

Read in Full: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011568/Two-dogs-killed-poisonous-adder-brought-hot-weather.html
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New-Born Endangered Pups

Nine African Painted puppies were born at Perth Zoo.

“The first couple of months are the most critical period so we are extremely pleased to see the pups out of the den and the males cooperating with the care of the young,” Dr Vitali said.

Read in Full: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/special-features/endangered-dogs-emerge-at-perth-zoo/story-e6frg19l-1226089134955

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Lost Dog Going Home After A Year

A lost black labrador is finally going home to her owner in Montreal.

“We saved her from the shelter. They were going to euthanize her because she had nobody to adopt her.”

Read in Full: http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/20110705/KAMLOOPS0101/110709951/-1/kamloops01/dog-lost-for-a-year-going-home-to-montreal

Article source: http://www.dognews.co/july-6-dog-news-dogs-killed-by-snake-endangered-pups-born-lost-dog/

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July 6 Dog News (Dogs Killed By Snake, Endangered Pups Born, Lost Dog)

July 6, 2011

Our daily dog news round up today includes the tragic tale of dogs losing their lives to snake bite in the UK.

Dogs Killed By Snake

Two dogs were killed by adder snake and the vets believe it is caused by warm weather.

‘Adders can be dangerous if they are disturbed – they will bask in the sun and then fall asleep so it is very hard to avoid them. That is when they will strike.’

Nine African Painted puppies were born at Perth Zoo.

“The first couple of months are the most critical period so we are extremely pleased to see the pups out of the den and the males cooperating with the care of the young,” Dr Vitali said.

Read in Full: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/special-features/endangered-dogs-emerge-at-perth-zoo/story-e6frg19l-1226089134955

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Lost Dog Going Home After A Year

A lost black labrador is finally going home to her owner in Montreal.

“We saved her from the shelter. They were going to euthanize her because she had nobody to adopt her.”

Read in Full: http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/20110705/KAMLOOPS0101/110709951/-1/kamloops01/dog-lost-for-a-year-going-home-to-montreal