Dogs' ears, though often cute and floppy, are prone to infection. Just like humans, they have yeast and bacteria that lives year-round on their skin. The trouble is, when that yeast or bacteria gets ...

Ear infections are a common and often recurring ailment for some dogs. This is especially true for those breeds with floppy ears. Bacteria or yeast growth is the common cause of ear infections in dogs ...

Dr. Donita McCants-Prepti, DVM, CPT, CNC, is a veterinarian, speaker, and advocate for whole-person well-being in veterinary medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee ...

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 ...

As a new pet owner, I had no idea ear infections were common in dogs. So when our puppy turned 6 months old and got his first one, I didn't know what to be on the lookout for. I felt so bad I hadn't ...

Your dog is a cherished member of your family, which is why you pay such close attention to their needs—just like you would for any loved one. And while bath time, regular walks, and check-ups at the ...

Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job of fighting off infections; but sometimes their immune systems are overwhelmed, and your pup gets sick. While we never want to think about our fur babies being ...

If you’ve noticed your dog scratching at their ears or shaking their head more than usual, it could be an ear infection, allergies, or even worse—ear mites. Before you start stripping the beds and ...

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 ...

While ear infections are pesky conditions that affect many species, dogs are especially at risk because of the shape of their ear canals. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A ...