Your dog is a cherished member of your family, which is why you pay such close attention to their needs—just like you would for any loved one. And while bath time, regular walks, and check-ups at the ...

For some, an ear cleaning is a part of their daily, or at least weekly, self-care routine. But did you know your dog could need similar care? Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dogs with itchy ears will scratch their ears, shake their heads, and rub their ears against surfaces. You might also note an abnormal odor from the ear, redness in the canal or on the ear flap, and ...

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 ...