Top 10 Reasons Dogs Visit the Vet
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From a review of dog medical claims in 2006, VPI Pet Insurance has identified the top 10 reasons why dogs were taken to the vet in 2006.
Whilst a couple of the conditions are more common with older dogs, you may already have visited the vet for at least one of the incidents listed.
I can tick off urinary tract infection, ear infection and eye infection. Thankfully all were caught in their early stages so were straightforward - and not too expensive - to treat.
Here is the list, in order of prevalence:
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How to Choose and Use Dog Ear Cleaners
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Dog ear cleaners have two purposes - to clean the ear and keep it dry, and protect against dog ear infections.
Dog ear infections can occur when the ear retains too much moisture; bacteria and yeast spores that are normally present in the ear canal will flourish in moist conditions.
Ear infections can also occur when debris such as dirt, seeds, and wax become lodged in your dog's ear. As your dog scratches to try and dislodge the debris the ear becomes traumatized and swollen - swollen ears are usually warm ears, and warm conditions encourage the growth of bacteria and yeast spores.
How do you choose an ear cleaner?
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How to Clean Your Dog's Ears
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Adopting a weekly routine of examining and cleaning your dog's ears is a good habit to get into because you'll be able to identify and treat signs of dog ear infection as soon as they become apparent.
I've set out below the method I use for cleaning dog ears and which has been effective in keeping Zoe and Fritz free from ear infections.
If your vet prescribes medication for an existing dog ear infection, you should clean your dog's ears before applying it - the medication will be much more effective if it is put in a clean ear.
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