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 ...

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 ...

Here's what you need to know before you call the vet. A dog's swollen face typically indicates a secondary problem. It can be an allergic reaction, dental issue, trauma, or a growing tumor. Most ...

Last weekend, my dog, Lucy, went to see her veterinarian for annual vaccinations and a wellness checkup. When the vet got to the ear portion of the program, Lucy had moisture and buildup in her ears.

Facial swelling in dogs can have dozens of causes, from dog bites to dental problems. The swelling can be a fairly benign reaction or it can require emergency care. To help keep your pet pain-free and ...

The first time I tried to clean my dogs’ ears, they both hightailed it into the other room. Apparently, having cold ear cleaner squirted into their ear canals was not their idea of a good time, but we ...

Dog owners could potentially save thousands of pounds in vet bills by doing this one self-care tip - and it takes just a few minutes to do at home.