The relationships we share with our pets are often irreplaceable. Their companionship and constant presence can be both soothing and invigorating. Unfortunately, pets suffer health issues and occasionally require costly medical attention in the same way people do. When an emergency occurs and it becomes necessary to visit the veterinarian, many owners are stunned by the costs of performing tests and procedures. If they are unable to afford it, the alternative can be heartbreaking. Pet insurance was created to provide owners with an alternative.

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All ear infections display the same symptoms regardless of the cause. Listed below are some of the signs to watch for at home.

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No matter what the root cause of an ear infection is, the symptoms are all the same. Here are signs you should watch for at home:

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No matter what the root cause of an ear infection is, the symptoms are all the same. Here are signs you should watch for at home:

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No matter what the root cause of an ear infection is, the symptoms are all the same. Here are signs you should watch for at home:

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For the dog with simple diarrhea that is still eating and drinking and feeling fine, home management may be the only treatment needed. For 24-48 hours, feed boiled, skinless, boneless, chicken breast with cooked white rice. If possible, feed small meals every 2-4 hours. Bland food fed in frequent, small amounts gives the intestines time to calm down and readjust. Once diarrhea has resolved, gradually begin re-introducing the normal food. If the diarrhea does not resolve or comes back after reintroducing normal food, it is time to see the veterinarian for more treatment options.

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Home treatment is the best course of action for a dog with mild diarrhea that is still eating, drinking and feeling fine. For the first 24-48 hours, feed your dog a bland diet. This would include white rice and boiled, skinless, boneless chicken breast. When using this method, it is recommended that you implement small feedings every two to four hours. This will allow the intestines time to return to a normal balance. Upon the resolving of the diarrhea, you can then begin re-introducing normal food in small amounts. However, if the diarrhea does not resolve or it returns after re-introducing your dogs normal food, this is an indication that a visit to the veterinarian is necessary.

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Introduction – The Anatomy of the Canine Ear

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The Anatomy of the Canine Ear

A dogs ears are the same as a persons ears in that their main function is hearing. Dog ears just do not look like peoples ears. The outside part of the ear is called the pinna. In some dogs it is floppy (like a Basset Hound) and in some dogs it stands up (like a Corgi). The pinna helps to funnel sound into the ear canal. Whereas people have a straight ear canal, the ear canal in the dog is a little L shaped. It is made up of the vertical (descending) canal and the horizontal canal. The horizontal canal ends at the eardrum, or tympanic membrane. The eardrum is a transparent membrane that separates the external ear from the middle and inner ear.

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For the dog with simple diarrhea that is still eating and drinking and feeling fine, home management may be the only treatment needed. For 24-48 hours, feed boiled, skinless, boneless, chicken breast with cooked white rice. If possible, feed small meals every 2-4 hours. Bland food fed in frequent, small amounts gives the intestines time to calm down and readjust. Once diarrhea has resolved, gradually begin re-introducing the normal food. If the diarrhea does not resolve or comes back after reintroducing normal food, it is time to see the veterinarian for more treatment options.

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