Another common cause of dog swollen ear is a hematoma. Canine ear hematoma refers to the accumulation of fluids and blood in between the skin and cartilage of the ear. Most of the time it occurs over the flap of the ear, but it may also occur in the inner cavities of the ear.
If the 68% of Americans who are magnesium deficient took corrective action, the need for many of these prescription drugs would be reduced. Instead, the public is bombarded with advertisements encouraging people to ask their doctor for statin drugs such as LipitorÂ® and ZocorÂ®.
What I see in my office is reflected in the scientific literature. Upwards of 30 percent of American diets fall short of such common plant-derived nutrients as magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A (2). More than 80 percent of Americans are running low on Vitamin D (3).he problem is that the standard American diet (SAD) is energy dense (too many calories) but nutrient poor (not enough vitamins and minerals). Too many empty calories confuse the metabolism and pack on the pounds.