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 ...

They perk up when interested, they droop when sad, they fold back when threatened. Even if they had no useful function for hearing, ears are as much an outward sign of a dog’s mood as their tail. But ...

Dear Dr. Fox: My 4-year-old cocker spaniel was just diagnosed with Pseudomona infections in his ear canals. Could you explain how veterinarians can diagnose this, how to treat it and how difficult it ...

As a dog owner, you want your best friend to be stress-free and relaxed, not rubbing his ears on the living room rug, shaking his head or pawing his ears to stop the itching. You know he is ...

Dear M.G.: Your dog’s condition is called otitis externa, and it is a common complaint in dogs. It is an inflammation of the external ear canal, which consists of the pinna (earflap) and the vertical ...

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 ...

Our dogs are faithful companions, and they depend on us for good care. To help your canine friend live a healthy life, you should know some of the most common health problems dogs face, their signs, ...

Notice your dog has been shaking her head excessively, scratching or pawing at her ear and tilting her head a lot? Together these are signs that your pooch may need to have her ears cleaned. The good ...

That relentless scratching. Every pet parent knows the sound – the constant thump of a dog’s leg against their ear (and the floor), often followed by a headshake. It’s a sound that instantly triggers ...