My 8-year-old neutered male cat has had several health issues over the years. The first was repeated urinary emergencies leading an expensive surgery. I write today because of his chronic ear problems ...

EAR PROBLEMS ARE some of the more common cases we see as veterinarians. Dogs are the most common groups with ear disease, but cats can also have problems. Bubba is one of those cats. He has been ...

I have a male outdoor cat who scratches his right ear, and I have taken him to the vet for cleaning and medication on several occasions. I notice the problem when he shakes his head, trying to loosen ...

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 ...

While my cat is old and likely to have things go wrong, I am seeking advice on how to handle his head shaking. My cat is 16, and he has been shaking his head for the last two to three weeks. I have ...

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...