Caring For Your Dog's Eyes and Ears

Eyes are prone to injury and infection. Provide periodic examinations and routinely inspect your dog for unusual signs of irritation or infection. Warning signals may consist of swelling, discharge or redness that may appear, especially after an injury.

Dogs that spend time outdoors and have access to wooded or weedy areas may suffer watery eyes resulting from contact with brambles and high weeds scratching their eyes. Eyes can also be irritated by dirt and other foreign matter. When dealing with infection or injury to the eyes you should have the dog seen by your Veterinarian as soon as possible. He may have you apply a simple mixture containing boric acid, salt, or other medicinal compound mixed with water to soothe the eye. If needed, more appropriate treatment may be applied by the Vet.

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Ears are extremely sensitive and also prone to infection especially if wax and dirt are allowed to build up. Irritants may include mites, soap, water, or foreign particles which the dog has come into contact with. Signs of ear problems can include the dog pawing or scratching his ears, shaking his head, and having a strong foul smelling discharge. Ears should be washed gently with a soft cloth or cotton. If symptoms continue the dog should be seen by your Veterinarian and prompt treatment given to correct the problem. Dogs with long floppy ears are more prone to having problems with ear infections and irritations. Prevention is the best option so make it part of your routine to inspect your dog's ears and teeth.

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A Step by Step Plan in Caring For Sick Ferrets

Having sick ferrets at home is like a nightmare for some owners. To them, seeing their beloved pet ill is like taking away that fun and happy setting. It is downright challenging and at times nerve-racking, considering the possible outcomes and consequences.

Sick ferrets are often taken to the doctor for check-ups and treatment. While this proves to be the first option among owners, there are also things that one can do to relive and aid his pet.

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1. First, upon noticing symptoms and signs, it is best to keep your pets comfortable and warm. As much as possible, get him a separate cage to avoid other ferrets from getting sick.

2. Keep sick ferrets hydrated. A constant supply of clean water can also be a likely replacement for any lack of sustenance or possible depletion in their food intake. Diarrhea, being a common sickness, can also be remedied by giving your pets lots of fluid.

3. Refrain from giving sick ferrets over-the-counter medicines. Giving them aspirin or cough medications can be dangerous for ferrets. So, before giving them any type of bought medicine, make sure to consult your veterinarian first.

4. Monitor their food intake. As much as possible, try to make sure that your pets are still eating despite their condition. Give them foods that are appropriate, depending on the type of disease. For instance, if sick ferrets are recovering from post-surgery procedure or are recuperating from an intestinal problem, soft and easy to digest foods are usually given.

5. When it comes to administering food, feeding sick ferrets may not come as easy. Generally, since they have been recovering from a previous illness, you may find it hard to feed them. This is where hand-feeding becomes necessary. All you have to do is open his mouth, place a small dab of food right under his palate, and assist him until he consumes said food item. You may need to do this for a couple of days or until your pet is strong enough to eat all by himself.

6. As to increase his appetite, you may start giving him soft foods as starters. Afterwards, you can try mixing canned food with baby food to help him familiarize with various textures and tastes. It may take awhile before you can give him normal ferret treats. Just remember to support these preparations with vitamins and supplements.

Sick ferrets need extra attention as well. While having two or more ferrets is harder, giving the sick one ample time to recover truly initiates the healing process. A little extra effort from you is also needed, for you have to keep up with every requirement to make sure that they will easily recover.

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