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 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 ...

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 ...

Prospective owners should be aware that their beloved pet may be predisposed to developing ear infections if they are one of these dog breeds. A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into ...

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 ...

Ear infections are a common issue for many dogs, but certain breeds are more prone to them than others. Factors such as ear shape, dense hair within the ear canal, and reduced airflow can trap ...

As a veterinary general practitioner, I see and treat a little bit of everything. Dog with tummy problems? We’ve got you covered. Kitty needs dental work? No problem — let’s get that scheduled. Puppy ...

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 ...

Q: My family is acquiring our third Cocker Spaniel in about two weeks — an 8-week-old puppy. The last two cockers we owned both lived many years and both had a lot of ear problems most of their lives.