I have had more hedgehogs with tattered ears than I can count but not one has been caused by anything other than dry skin and dirt buildup as PJM has mentioned. Use something like bag balm, vaseline, jojoba oil, vit E or flax seed oil and rub gently on theRead More →
Many dogs howl when stimulated by certain high pitched sounds like sirens and music, or in response to another dog’s vocalizations. Howling acknowledges that they hear the sound and express their readiness to respond or desire to join in the action. Are dogs sad when howls? Dogs howl to attractRead More →
Doctors offices usually don’t do piercings anymore. Claire’s is a great choice for this, and you get a discount on the studs and other earrings too! Does Target do ear piercing? Target does pierce ears at over 50 store locations as of 2021 in partnership with piercing company Rowan. TargetRead More →
Puppies of dog breeds meant to have floppy ears keep their floppy ears, whereas dogs who by standard must have erect ears but have naturally floppy ears may be altered surgically by a cosmetic surgical procedure known as “ear cropping.” Will my dogs ears ever stand up? You may beRead More →
They’re just hidden under feathers called auriculars that cover the ear openings on the sides of their head. Like humans, birds have an outer ear, a middle ear, and an inner ear. How do birds listen? A new study has suggested that birds use their heads to listen to theRead More →
The presence of yeast, bacteria, or both confirms an ear infection diagnosis. Dogs with yeast-related ear infections often have dark brown or black debris in the ears. Dogs with bacterial ear infections may have yellow-brown debris or pus in the ears. How do vets deep clean dog’s ears? Squeeze aRead More →
In a silence where some people could hear a pin drop, people with tinnitus hear a constant ringing in their ears. Does everyone hear slight ringing? Almost everyone experiences a slight buzzing, humming, or ringing in the ears from time to time. But if that ringing ears sound is alwaysRead More →
If your dog doesn’t have an ear infection and only needs to have their ear flap cleaned, Dr. Nelson tells Rover that a 50/50 solution of distilled water and white vinegar is a good at-home option. This maintenance treatment can help prevent infection in an otherwise healthy ear, she says.Read More →
Some ear, nose, and throat surgeons recommend nasal irrigation with a Neti pot or other method for their patients who’ve undergone sinus surgery, to clear away crusting in the nasal passages. How do I get rid of congestion in my ears? How to unclog stuffy ears Get a humidifier. “HumidityRead More →
THEIR LONG EARS SERVE A PURPOSE. The dog’s large, floppy ears have a job to do. As a basset hound trots across the ground, its ears help bring smells directly to its face, while its dewlap (the loose skin underneath its chin) helps trap them. Why do Coonhounds have floppyRead More →