Why does my 12 year old keep getting ear infections?
“Children are more susceptible to ear infections than adults because they have shorter and narrower Eustachian tubes, and it is easier for germs to reach the middle ear and for fluid to get trapped there,” says Kara Hutton, MD, a pediatrician at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo.
How can I treat my baby’s ear infection naturally?
Here are six home remedies.
- Warm compress. Try placing a warm, moist compress over your child’s ear for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Acetaminophen. If your baby is older than 6 months, acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help relieve pain and fever.
- Warm oil.
- Stay hydrated.
- Elevate your baby’s head.
- Homeopathic eardrops.
What happens when a cat has an ear infection?
When a cat is battling a severe infection, they may lose their sense of balance or suffer “head tilt,” which is characterized by the persistent turn of the head that usually indicates an issue with the middle or inner ear. Overall, ear infection in cats is quite uncomfortable because the ear canals are a very sensitive part of feline anatomy.
Can a stray cat have an ear problem?
HGlick has rescued and placed stray cats for over 20 years and has personally kept ten rescue cats as pets over the years. Cat ear problems can change the way a cat behaves. A cat’s hearing is their best-developed attribute—they can hear higher-pitched sounds beyond the acute range of a dog.
Can a Persian cat get an ear infection?
Overall, ear infection in cats is quite uncomfortable because the ear canals are a very sensitive part of feline anatomy. When it comes to keeping an eye out for the symptoms associated with cat’s ear infection, keep in mind that the Persian breed seems more susceptible to ear infections than any other species of cat.
Are there any natural remedies for cat’s ear infection?
Additional natural remedies for cat’s ear infection includes vitamin C (reduces inflammation), an all-natural diet (reduces wax and boosts immune system), and hepar sulph or graphites to treat discharges of pus and foul smells.
When a cat is battling a severe infection, they may lose their sense of balance or suffer “head tilt,” which is characterized by the persistent turn of the head that usually indicates an issue with the middle or inner ear. Overall, ear infection in cats is quite uncomfortable because the ear canals are a very sensitive part of feline anatomy.
Overall, ear infection in cats is quite uncomfortable because the ear canals are a very sensitive part of feline anatomy. When it comes to keeping an eye out for the symptoms associated with cat’s ear infection, keep in mind that the Persian breed seems more susceptible to ear infections than any other species of cat.
Additional natural remedies for cat’s ear infection includes vitamin C (reduces inflammation), an all-natural diet (reduces wax and boosts immune system), and hepar sulph or graphites to treat discharges of pus and foul smells.
How can I tell if my cat has an urinary tract infection?
Your cat has started to display some odd behavior lately. Your previously house-trained cat is now urinating in your bathtub or on your bed. Also, your cat strains as if constipated, just sitting there in the litter box waiting and repeatedly scratching. Not all owners can recognize these key signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
