Discovering mites on dogs is always going to be alarming. On the one hand, it means these tiny arachnids are living on your pet, causing discomfort, hair loss, inflammation and itching. On the other ...

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 ...

I've read that if a pet has ear mites, these mites can travel to bedding and furniture and potentially attach themselves to a human host. I also understand that you don't need your own pet to be at ...

Molly had all the love in the world, but not the care she desperately needed. Living on the streets of Bali, Indonesia, this gentle dog was battling a painful case of mange. Her skin was raw and flaky ...

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” ...

Dog sneezes often aren't serious. But it's best to take your pup to the vet if they won't stop sneezing, paw at their nose, ...

Selamectin (Revolt, Revolution, Selarid, Senergy) is an antiparasitic medicine for use in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. It is a liquid that is given topically (applied to the skin) at the back of ...

Q: My husband and I had our eyes checked this month and were both diagnosed with demodex of the eyelashes. We are treating them with eyelid wipes and tea tree oil shampoo. We have two schnauzers. When ...

I have a question concerning mites in dogs, which turns into Sarcoptic mange . I have three dogs and they are all outside. They have never had this problem for eight years. I have always used a ...

Runny noses and snot are not typically associated with dogs. But, dogs can get runny noses but for very different reasons.

Q Do dogs get ear mites? How are they treated? A We tend to associate ear mites with cats, but dogs (and ferrets) can and do get them, especially as puppies. Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are tiny ...