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 ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Do you have a remedy for curing/eliminating ear mites? Does witch hazel work? Is it safe for dogs? - P.R., Duluth, Minn. Dear P.R.: This mite, otodectes cynotis, is passed from animal to ...

A Simple Guide to External Parasites in Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. Here's what you need to know about common skin parasites in dogs.Photo by Bethany Ferr As a fellow dog owner, you ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Our 2-year-old boxer spent a year in agony while vets tested for allergies, changed foods and prescribed all kinds of medications. We spent a couple thousand dollars at a “specialist” ...

Playing in the garden, exploring the local park or frolicking in the sand at the beach – South Africa’s dogs have a great outdoor life. Unfortunately, even the suburban outdoors can come with ...