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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A pet’s ears can be affected by airborne allergens, (some seasonal), food allergies, bacterial infections, yeast infections, mites, foreign objects, and trauma. Allergens produce redness, irritation, ...

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 ...

A veterinarian’s careful procedure brought instant relief to a dog suffering from a massive blood bubble on its ear, a painful condition known as an aural hematoma. What began as a simple swelling ...

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 ...

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, and if left untreated, can result in aural ...

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 ...