Dog ears are made up of 18 muscles (vs. the human ear with six) and have considerably longer ear canals, which help them hone their sense of hearing. While this means dogs are vastly better at ...

Proper grooming is one of the keys to giving your furry friend a happy, healthy life, and that includes knowing how to clean dog ears at home. After all, not many of us have a groomer on call! Luckily ...

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 ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hi, Dr. Smith here. Listen up: ear issues are one of the most common reasons people seek veterinary care for their pets. Ear infections in dogs and cats can be quite uncomfortable, ...

Ear infections in dogs, especially yeast infections, are often a symptom of an underlying issue, not the primary disease. Common underlying causes include allergies (both food and environmental), ...