A dog's ears smelling funny is not just unpleasant but it is a sign of something being wrong. It is light at first but gets ...

Tired of the head shaking? A vet explains why dog yeast infections are often a symptom of a deeper issue, like allergies.

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” ...

It's normal for your dog to scratch sometimes, but if they keep it up then it may be a sign of fleas, an infection, or a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...