About a year ago, I lost my Pitbull that I had for many years. He developed a swollen ear (hematoma). It was drained a few times without much success until I found a vet who suggested surgery to fix ...

It’s likely that your dog will need medical care for a health condition at least once in its life—especially if it’s a breed that’s predisposed to health issues like pugs. One health issue that’s ...

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 ...

Ear hematomas are a large collection of blood that forms between the skin and the cartilage in the ear. They occur when a blood vessel in the ear bursts and bleeds out into this space. This appears as ...

Her ear wasn’t just swollen — it was filled with blood, pulling painfully and making every movement uncomfortable. The cause? Constant head shaking from an untreated ear infection that ruptured blood ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dogs' ears, though often cute and floppy, are prone to infection. Just like humans, they have yeast and bacteria that lives year-round on their skin. The trouble is, when that yeast or bacteria gets ...