If your pet has a nasty odour coming from the ears, it generally means there is an infection brewing. You should try to get your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible. If the ears are not sore and inflamed, you can try to give your pet some comfort by gently cleaning them with ear cleaning solution or with a solution of white vinegar and water mixed half and half.

If your pet has a nasty odor coming from the ears, it generally means there is an infection brewing. You can clean the ears with a solution of white vinegar and water mixed half and half. This should give your pet some comfort until you can get your pet veterinary attention.

If your cat is scratching at his ears or shaking his head, he may be infested with ear mites. You will need to call for a veterinary appointment, as your cat's ears will need to be thoroughly cleaned before medication is dispensed.

Odour in the ears indicates the presence of inflammation of the ear canal (otitis), a condition that should be investigated. The ear canal is inspected for the presence of ear mites, a common external parasite of the cat and dog. In order to diagnose the cause of the ear problem in the absence of mites, a swab of abnormal discharge taken from the ear canal is examined under the microscope to help distinguish between bacterial and yeast infection.

Animal Rescue Center does not accept stray animals unless they are injured. All stray animals should be taken to your local Animal Care & Control so that their owners have an opportunity to find them.

Most of the time if your pet is shaking his head a lot, scratching his ears, or rubbing them on the carpet, he may have an ear infection or even ear mites. Ear mites are almost microscopic white parasites that live in your pets' ear canals. These mites are highly contagious and frequently infest whole litters of puppies and kittens but can affect dogs and cats of any age. They get these mites from other infected animals.

A summary of what you should do if your dog starts scratching, and a brief description of the non-allergic causes of itchiness. Does your dog suffer from facial skin problems? Were you aware that it could be canine acne? Read below to find out more about this condition. Before you go on vacation, it is vital to make arrangements for you pets. Here are 10 tips to find the ideal dog sitter.

We recommend that you bring your pet in for an exam. Ears with a bad odor usually are infected with bacteria or yeast.

Cats aren't really sharpening their claws when they scratch your furniture — they're marking their territory, just as they are when they spray. They usually pick furniture that is in the middle of the room and is, thus, very visible to the eyes of other cats (even if there are no other cats!). The best solution is to temporarily cover the piece of furniture with some plastic or even aluminum foil, and then move it from its normal location.

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident.

Please check FDA's Web site at www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html to see if your pet food has been recalled: If your pet food is not listed, the pet food is not affected by the recall and you can continue to feed it to your pets. If your pet shows a sudden onset of symptoms, including loss of appetite, vomiting, or lack of energy, stop feeding the pet food and contact your veterinarian. If the pet food is one of those being recalled, do NOT feed it to your animals.

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected.

For any dead animal in the road, call Public Works at 561.804.7000 and they will remove it. If the animal is on private property, it is the property owner's responsibility to remove it.

Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website.

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up.

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag.

No. REALHAMSTER's fur has a distinctive musky smell, just like the real thing. For added realism, the female models go into Extra Smelly Mode roughly once every four days.

The first thing to do is get a good scratching post. When you catch your cat scratching something it shouldn't, take him or her to the post. You can also try placing the scratching post near your cat's favorite scratching spot and scenting it with catnip. Covering the "favorite spot" with plastic can also help deter scratching.

Provide your cat with a sturdy scratching post, around 1m high, which allows the cat to stretch completely when scratching, and stable enough that it won't wobble when being used. It should be covered with rough material such as sisal, burlap or tree bark to further prevent household destruction. Cats also like scratching pads. To train a cat to use a post or pad, rub your hands on the scratching surface and then gently rub the kitty's paws on the surface.

Your kitten will already be trained to a scratching post when it is ready to go to its new home. Having a scratching post in your home before your kitten arrives is the best way to reinforce its good behavior. To teach your kitten to use its new scratching post requires some interaction from you. Playing with your kitten near the post with a feather toy and dragging the feather up the post will entice your kitten into the scratching motion.

The first step in re-training your cat involves your understanding of why she needs to scratch in the first place. It isn't motivated by her desire to destroy your sofa, nor is she being spiteful, stubborn or stupid. Scratching is a natural behavior in a cat, serving many vital functions. The most obvious is that it keeps the cat's nails in good condition. As she rakes her nails across the surface, the dead outer sheath is removed, exposing the new nail beneath.

Yes, cats usually respond to flea irritation by simply grooming more than normal. It is often not until a problem is well advanced that this behaviour becomes noticeable.

The Ear Trim operation is cosmetic surgery. It is done for the sake of appearance of the pet. It is traditional for many breeds of dogs to have their ears trimmed to achieve their "adult" look. Many pet owners have increased appreciation of their pet and take great pride in their pet's appearance when the ears are trimmed. In most breeds the optimal age for surgery is 10 weeks. There are many shapes and lengths of ears which are used in various breeds.

It is very common for owners to think that odors are coming from a dog's hair when they may be originating from other places, including the mouth, feet, ears, and perianal area. Dental disease, yeast overgrowth on the paws, ear infection, and full anal glands may be causing the foul smell. Be sure that you carefully wash these areas or around these areas when bathing your dog. It is important that a veterinarian rule out any such problems during an examination.

First take the animal to any veterinarian or shelter to determine if the pet has a microchip. If the pet does have a chip, the vet or shelter will call the owner(s) on your behalf and let them know how to retrieve their pet. If the pet does not have a chip, we suggest you make found flyers and post them in and around your neighborhood as well as at your local animal shelter(s). Should you be able to not house the pet, you can bring it to your local animal shelter.

the price includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary shots, dewormer, physical exam, heartworm test for a dog and feline leukemia/feline AIDS test for a cat. PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2007, the adoption fee (for all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, or size) will increase to $75. The increase will cover the cost of microchipping all adopted pets, along with the registration of the chip into a national database.

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals.

No. You are welcome to come to the shelter at any time during business hours and see our pets available for adoption. Our business hours are 11-3 Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 on Saturday. Also, all of our pets are available to view at any time on this web site by clicking the "Our Pets" link at the top of each page. Each pets' bio includes at least one photo and all of the information we have on that specific pet.