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The Basics Of Pet Health
Health Conditions
- Dog Arthritis
- Dog Urinary Problems
- Dog Skin Problems
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Ear Problems
- Dog Cancer
- Diabetic Dogs
- Dog Seizures
- Dog Health
- Natural Dog Food
- Colitis in Dogs
Dog Ear Problems
Symptoms of Ear Problems in dogs and Cats
Ear problems are common in all types of dogs and cats, from infections, inflammation and wax build-up. It is also perceived that certain breeds of dogs the problem may be genetic – those with long floppy ears which restrict air flow. It does not help that there is a 90 degree bend in the shape of the ear canal.
In unhealthy pets, those fed a poor quality diet; the ears are a convenient way of eliminating toxic material in the form of wax. In turn the wax becomes a means to foster bacterial growth and fungi and thus the cycle of the problem goes on.
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, food which creates a warm, damp swampy type condition in the ear canal leads to infections. Foods with high levels of protein and fat will lead to this condition.
Often ear problems can be associated with anal gland problems for the same reasons.
Solutions for Ear Problems in dogs and cats
Feed you dog or cat a low protein, low fat high quality diet. Our recomendation would be to use diet and a combination of herbs. DermaPhyte Or Pet Detox are both very good for this type of issue with dogs and cats.