That suns out, and if your dog loves to swim, theyโre out too! ๐ถ๐
We are all ears today and talking about ear infections, which can come with swimming and bathing around this time of year.
๐ Swimming or bathing exposes the ears to water, which can further increase the moisture content in the ear canal.
๐ Excess water content with an enclosed ear canal makes the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. Shout out to our floppy ear dogs.
๐ Signs your dog may be dealing with an ear infection are: redness, swelling, odor, colored debris, and head shaking.
๐ To help prevent ear infections, especially after swimming or bathing, use a general dog safe ear cleaner that cleanses and dries.
Any questions, ask us next time you are in for your dogs appointment on what ear cleaner is best for you and how to clean your dogs ears! ๐พ
Fun Fact Friday ๐ง๐ญ๐พ
We talk about heartworm prevention all the time, and thatโs because itโs so important! Not only for a monthly intestinal parasite dewormer, but to prevent against heartworms too. If not administered properly, and if bitten by an affected mosquito, the heartworm larvae can actually grow into adult worms and migrate within the body. Here is a video of a microfilaria, or an immature stage of a heartworm, that we can see in a dog blood sample! ๐ชฑ
Check out this website to read more about heartworms!
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/heartworm-disease
Fun Fact Friday ๐ง๐ญ๐พ
Discover what one of our technicians found! Did you know that rabbits can develop ear mites? Watch a video captured during one of our pocket pet exams to see them! ๐ฐ
Fun Fact Friday ๐ง๐ญ
Weโre all ears this week!
The mite you see here is an Ear Mite, or formally known as Otodectes Cynotis.
This little guy is barely visible to our naked eye (about the size of a grain of table salt), another reason why we include looking into your pets ears in our nose to tail exams! ๐๐พ
WE HAVE KITTENS!!!! Kitten season has come a little later than normal this year and we have a BUNCH of purrfect cuties looking for their FUREVER homes!!
๐ interested in adopting? Come by and fill out an adoption application!
๐ Want more information? Our phones stay busy with medical emergencies and needs so please EMAIL us with any questions at [email protected]
#adoptus #kittens #kittenseason #vetmed
Middleburg 4th of July Parade!
Hungry kitten
"Too Cute Tuesdays" --- Every Tuesday we will be introducing you to a special pet that has come to visit BCVH in the past week.
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Say hello to this hungry little kitten! Nomnomnom he says...
"Too Cute Tuesdays" --- Every Tuesday we will be introducing you to a special pet that has come to visit BCVH in the past week.
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Say hello to Lyla!! A cute 5 day old goat that came in bouncing around our office !!