Q: Our dog recently developed a swelling of her ear, where the whole floppy part of the ear looks and feels like a pillow. She is constantly shaking her head, as it really seems to bother or annoy her ...

The ear canal of dogs is much more vertical than the human ear canal. This L-shape makes it more susceptible to holding fluid and disruption from bacteria, yeast, or ear mites — all of which are ...

We explain why the anatomy of a dog's ear makes them prone to ear infections and what you can do to help them.

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 ...

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 ...

As a veterinary general practitioner, I see and treat a little bit of everything. Dog with tummy problems? We’ve got you covered. Kitty needs dental work? No problem — let’s get that scheduled. Puppy ...

Facial swelling in dogs is often due to underlying problems such as allergic reactions, dental issues, trauma, or tumors. Emergency intervention is required if the swelling is accompanied by severe ...

Just like humans, dogs need grooming to stay happy and healthy. While some canine health routines, like nail trimming and teeth cleaning, are often left to professionals, you can clean dog ears at ...