Question:
We took in two de-clawed cats that we found wandering around. Both cats have black gunk in their ears and they shake their heads constantly. What can we do about this situation?.
E.M.W, Jewett City, CT Dec 26, 2004
Answer:
Both of your rescued cats have chronic ear infections that should be seen to immediately by a veterinarian. There is no simple home remedy for your cats' ear disease, which is most likely due to ear mites. These can drive cats crazy, causing them to scratch raw spots behind their ears, damage the ears by constantly shaking their heads, and result in secondary bacterial and fungal infection and loss of balance and hearing.Please do not hesitate to take both cats in for immediate veterinary treatment.NUTRITIONAL HELP FOR CANINE KIDNEY DISEASEA team of veterinarians, led by John E. Bauer at Texas A&M University, has confirmed the benefits of giving dogs with chronic kidney disease some safflower oil in their food (about 1 tablespoon per 30 pounds of body weight).This vegetable oil improves the filtration in diseased kidneys, helping to rid the body of toxic metabolic wastes.Most dogs with chronic renal disease should be on a low-protein diet and (if not given phosphate-uptake inhibitor drugs) should also be on
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