Ear Mite Infestation
Ear mites are tiny, crab-like parasites that live in the dark recesses of your dog's ear canals. These little critters are barely visible to the human eye, but they can cause a big itch with all their scurrying around. These bugs don't always stay in the ear canal, either. They can live on the skin around the head and neck or down by the tail, causing an itchy problem.
Elizabethan or Protective Collars
When my dog was discharged from the hospital she was wearing a large plastic collar. Is this really necessary?
Elizabethan collars or E-collars are often used to prevent interference with any surgery site, wound, or dressings. It is natural for dogs to lick their wounds but this can seriously delay healing and result in infection or injury. It is important that a protective collar be used, especially when the dog is unattended and could inadvertently injure himself.
