Dogs are individuals, and there is no way to prevent all of their problems all of the time. If you want to stop most of their ear problems most of the time, you can use the simple cleaning and ...

Dog ears are made up of 18 muscles (vs. the human ear with six) and have considerably longer ear canals, which help them hone their sense of hearing. While this means dogs are vastly better at ...

Ear infections are a common occurrence for many dogs. This is especially true for breeds with floppy ears. My dog, Romeo, had several years where he was continually fighting an ear infection. His ears ...

Q: "My French Bulldog is about 2 years old and constantly keeps getting these bacterial infections in her ear. I'm afraid that, over time, her ear canal is going to get closed shut, as it's already ...

Ear infections in dogs, especially yeast infections, are often a symptom of an underlying issue, not the primary disease. Common underlying causes include allergies (both food and environmental), ...

Dogs, like humans, can develop a number of allergies. These are just some of the foods dogs are most likely to be allergic to.

Q: We are not having any luck getting rid of Eddie’s ear infection. He is a 9-year-old Labrador retriever that has never had a problem with his ears. One month ago our veterinarian even sedated him ...

Last month, Teddy, our 9-year–old Lab, came up to me demanding scratches behind his ears. Obviously, I complied. But as I was scratching him, my usual comment of “Teddy, you’re a good boy” was ...

If your dog seems to be ignoring what you say, he or she may be suffering from an ear infection or other condition that may require surgery. Dr. Phil Hobson, a veterinarian in the College of ...

While most dog owners may expect to only see their vet for vaccines and annual exams, the actual bulk of everyday appointments come from sudden, surprising problems. There are many common medical ...

Quick and easy. Get matched with a Pet Insurance partner. Ear infections, sometimes called ear diseases, are one of the most common health issues in pets, particularly dogs and cats. Pet insurance ...

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