Unpleasant odor Excessive scratching and pawing of the ear and head Sensitivity to touch, often resulting from pain Constant tilting/shaking of the head to one side Black or yellowish discharge Redness or swelling of the ear flap or canal Changes in

1. You may need to muzzle your dog. 2. Remove any discharge around the eye with a cotton ball moistened with saline solution. 3. Check the instructions on the tube for dosage. 4. Gently pull back upper and lower eyelids. 5. Holding the tube parallel

1. You may need to muzzle your dog. 2. Remove any discharge around the eye with a cotton ball moistened with saline solution. 3. See the instructions on the bottle for dosage. Shake if necessary. 4. Use one hand to hold the bottle between thumb and i

Dogs, just like humans, can have these serious eye diseases. Cataracts cloud the lens inside the eye and are the most common cause of canine blindness. A hereditary condition in some breeds, early examination by your veterinarian is important, as suc

Atopy is a lifelong condition and there is no known cure. However, there are a number of ways to manage the problem : Anti-itch therapy, including the use of drugs, medicated shampoos and conditioners. Removing the source of the allergy from the envi

Atopy, or environmental allergy, is an allergic reaction to airborne substances like pollen, molds, house dust mites and animal dander (skin or hair fragments). It is most common in dogs, but some cats are also affected. The incidence of atopy depend

The best way to treat FAD is to prevent fleas from attacking your pet. Various insecticides and insect growth regulators that eliminate flea infestations are available. Your veterinarian can recommend the right product for your pet. Daily vacuuming a

Your veterinarian looks for the usual signs (scratching, skin sores, the presence of fleas and/or flea dirt). He or she may also perform a skin test to confirm that fleas are causing the problem, as FAD symptoms can resemble those of other conditions