Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air. One method to improve airflow is to tie the ...

There are several methods of treating mastitis, but treatment varies depending on how bad it is. For a dog that is eating and drinking normally and still active, the first step is to draw the ...

Always striving to do your best? Here’s how you can show up for your pet and be the best dog owner, with advice from our vet ...

Dr. Rebekah Hartfield explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments for ear infections in dogs, emphasizing the importance of proper diagnosis and veterinary care.

Skin disease is a common problem among dogs. It often results in changes in the dog’s coat, which, over time, can start to ...

In a lecture at VMX, Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD, outlined the next steps in the treatment of pyoderma in dogs when the ...

A woman who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from chronic ear and skin issues has been ...

A new study from Pennsylvania State University finds that household dogs can be a little-known contributor to the spread of ...

This buildup is food for disease-causing bacteria, yeast infections or even ... with veterinary medical treatment and regular ear cleaning. Learning how to clean dog ears safely is key to making ...

Our dog travels with us quite a bit and she always gets sick during a car ride.  The pills prescribed by the vet are very expensive.

Here’s how it works. However, most Capnocytophaga infections in humans are caused by C. canimorsus, a species that lives in the mouths of dogs and cats.

Pet dogs are an important but overlooked source of salmonella infections among humans, a recent study from Penn State University (PSU) has found. Hygiene practices of dog owners, dog food safety ...