Natural Pet Health Blog

Nature has provided man and animal alike with an Immune System that can fight back diseases in many cases. But there are many ailments that the domesticated dog faces today due to the fact that it has been kept in an unnatural environment and bred for years. The breeding has given rise to changes that are not very conducive to dog’s health. One example is development of breeds with dropping ears.

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An expert can ascertain the general health of a pet simply by keenly observing the skin and coat. Dry skin tends to spoil the Glossy Coat and often leads to excessive Itching and scratching in pets.

Before you do anything about it, it is advisable that you ensure that the dry skin and the resultant Itching is not a result of parasitic infection, immune mediated diseases, allergy or bacterial and fungal infection. Such disorders require immediate attention of a veterinarian and are better treated systematically.

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Otitis externa or Inflammation of the external ear (including auricle and ear canal) is more common in dogs than cats. The Persian cat breed and kittens however, are more prone to Ear Infections than other cats breeds or older cats.

The main symptoms of feline Ear Infections include:

• Shaking head from side to side as the tries to push out the debris or fluids that accumulate in the ears.
• Excessive scratching of ears.

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