Many pet owners frequently deal with the common problem of ear infections in their dogs, which could be due to bacteria, yeast or ear mites. A variety of treatments can be used, however, antibiotics ...

Some dogs can go their whole lives without any ear problems, whereas others can suffer from sore or itchy ears without regularly using a dog ear cleaner. Certain breeds with large, floppy ears are ...

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 ...

DEAR PET TALK: When dogs are patted softly, do they itch? EV, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR EV: A lot of factors can make a dog itch, and some dogs can develop “hot spots” ...

We think of ear infections as a summer problem for our dogs. Heat and swimming a lot can cause excess wax and moist ears. But many of our mountain dogs love to roll around in the snow and get moisture ...

A big part of dog parenting is grooming. When you adopt a dog into your family, be prepared to groom her coat, brush her teeth, trim her nails and clean her ears. Ears are tricky, though: You don’t ...

We just got a golden retriever puppy and he's 11 weeks old tomorrow. Ever since we got him, he has itched regularly and more than any of my other dogs have ever itched. Usually, it's his hind leg area ...

Skin itchiness in a dog is called canine atopic dermatitis. In addition to scratching, the dog may lick and chew at the affected area. Continual scratching can cause the affected area to become red, ...

Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out of control when they are feeling itchy. You don’t want your pet to feel ...