 Ear infections in dogs are not uncommon. Dogs let us know when they have ear infections by scratching their ears with a paw, tilting the head, head shaking and discharge. Dogs can experience pain when opening the mouth or they can be reluctant to chew. You may notice a smell or redness in their ear. This can be caused by bacteria, yeast, pollen, grass and ear mites. It can be prevented with flea and tick medications. Some dogs have food allergies which can predispose the ear to infections. Dogs that are prone to ear infections are Cocker Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls, Poodles, and Shar-peis. If the dog has allergies it can develop ear infections. You need to ask your vet if the medications used could cause deafness or other serious side effects. Your vet can tell you if the dog's eardrum is intact. Keep the Pets ears dry and clean To clean you can use a couple of drops of coconut oil or olive oil, placed into the ear canal. This softens the excess wax and helps it move up and out where it can be wiped away with a tissue. To dry inside flap and around the opening of the ear canal use a cloth towel or tissue.
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To clean you can use a couple of drops of coconut oil or olive oil, placed into the ear canal. This softens the excess wax and helps it move up and out where it can be wiped away with a tissue. To dry inside flap and around the opening of the ear canal use a cloth towel or tissue. I have attached additional instructions below. 
If your pet gets stung by a bee if you can see the stinger scrape it away. Usually, the pet will paw it or rub itself on the grass and remove it. You can give your pet 1mg Benadryl per pound of its body weight and apply a cold pack for short periods at a time. You can also use a frozen pack of peas to any swelling. You don't want frostbite so remove the ice pack frequently. If your pet has any problems with severe swelling or breathing take your pet to the vet.
This is a concern because nicotine is a dangerous poison for pets and e-cigarettes and their associated paraphernalia often contain it in more concentrated levels than in traditional tobacco products. It is important to realize that these products are filled with liquid nicotine and still remain a hazard for pets. It is the more concentrated liquid cartridges and large-volume containers of nicotine liquid that pose the greatest risk for poisoning in pets.
Nicotine poisoning signs in dogs and cats from nicotine ingestion is vomiting. As nicotine receptors throughout the central nervous system and the body are stimulated, drooling, diarrhea, agitation and high heart rates can occur. With higher doses of nicotine, the receptors become blocked, and tremors and seizures can be seen, along with lethargy, muscular weakness and death from respiratory muscle weakness and heart arrhythmia. The most dangerous thing about nicotine in liquid form is that it can be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth in dogs, cats. This is a true emergency. Because of the rapid absorption, most animals will become symptomatic very quickly. Vomiting usually develops within 30 minutes to an hour. If you think your pet has ingested nicotine (e-cigarettes, patches, gum or tobacco) and your pet is vomiting, agitated or lethargic, call your veterinarian immediately or the Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.  If your pet gets into the alcohol, he or she can get a buzz or could wind up in the hospital. A dose of alcohol can prove more dangerous to pets then humans. The strength of the alcohol is a real concern. Ethanol is very dangerous to animals. Cleaning products, mouthwash, and hand sanitizer are also very dangerous. Signs to look for: are nausea or vomit, wobbly, increased thirst and urination, lethargy, and, disorientated. In a mild exposure to alcohol, the pet will recover with time and no treatment. Let the pet sleep it off.
 CANCER IN PETS MISCONCEPTION
Pet owners believe healthier diets can cause or prevent cancer that is false. It is true that some ingredients are healthier than others. The pets' bodies and the cancer are very complex disease with both genetic and environmental effects. “Superfood” can cause cancer or prevent cancer is false. Carbohydrate and sugar, all cells whether healthy or cancerous use glucose as a source of energy. Tumor cells are usually replicating at a faster rate than healthy cells. They have a higher metabolic demand for fuel. Sugar doesn't make cancer grow faster. Depriving cancer cells of sugar doesn't slow their growth. 50% of all dogs and 30% of cats will be affected by a tumor in their lifetimes  Animals in a classroom can reduce stress and anxiety, improve social interaction and the positive motivation, learning and engaging children, help them to calmly sort through an argument, conflict, or assignment and even make it easier for children to make friends with classmates, teachers, and others in the community.
When an animal is in the classroom the students pay more attention to follow instructions and focus more on a task. The students ask more questions and engage more with the teacher. When there is a dog in the class the students improve there attitude and helps them to learn responsibility, respect, and empathy.  When we lose our beloved companion pet it affects everybody including the surviving pets. If the two pets are closely bonded the surviving pet is grieving the loss.
Here are the signs: Patterns of sleeping changes Not interested in eating Not interested in activities Wants to be alone Searching the house for their pet friend Pay a lot of attention to the surviving pet(s) It is very important to be consistent with the daily schedule. Pets like their routine because they know what to expect. If the pet does not have the appetite put it away and reintroduce it at the next feeding time continue to offer the food at feeding time. Do not give the pet a treat until the pet eats the food. See the vet if the dog doesn't eat by the fifth day. Cats only a couple of days. Allow the pet companion to be present during the euthanasia. Also, allow the friend to see and smell the body after it is dead. Let's be thoughtful to our family and our pets companion not to bring a new pet home until everybody in your family can agree. Because the same family members may still be grieving.  3 medium sweet potatoes
Tiny pinch of Salt ½ cup low fat milk 2 medium eggs 2 tablespoons butter Sour cream or cottage cheese Boil the sweet potatoes with their skins in salted water for about 30 minutes or until tender. Mash and mix in the egg yolks and milk until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mashed sweet potatoes. In a frying pan melt half of the butter when hot spoon a ping pong ball sized lump of the mashed potato mix into the pan. Flatten slightly with spatula and allow to brown well on both sides. Continue until all of the mixture is cooked adding butter as needed to avoid the potato pancakes sticking.  Cases of canine influenza are going around in the United States. Dogs can die from influenza. It's highly contagious among dogs. Canine influenza can't infect humans.
The flu can be transmitted through droplets, aerosols, respiratory secretions, coughing, barking, and sneezing. Here are the symptoms to look for in your dog: coughing that will last one to three weeks, sneezing, fever, decreased appetite and greenish nasal and eyes discharge. Take your dog to your vet and have him checked out. Keep away from kennels, groomers, daycare, and shelters. |
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