During this interview with dvm360, Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD, emphasized the critical importance of identifying and managing the underlying root causes, such as allergies or ear mites, to achieve ...

Q-I own a German Wirehaired Pointer. She is rubbing her ears and shaking her head, usually at night. I went to several veterinarians who gave me drops for her ears. However, her problem persists.

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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 discharge in dogs isn't really a specific condition; it's actually a symptom of an underlying issue, like mites or an ear infection. Because problems like these can be extremely painful, there's ...

During this interview with dvm360, ahead of his upcoming lectures at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting and Expo, Darin Dell, DVM, ...

Ear infections are a common issue for many dogs, but certain breeds are more prone to them than others. Factors such as ear shape, dense hair within the ear canal, and reduced airflow can trap ...

Ear infections are very common in dogs, especially those with allergic skin disease. Most ear infections are treated topically, meaning medication is placed directly in the ear, but this comes with ...

Some dogs can go their whole lives without any ear problems, whereas others can suffer from sore or itchy ears without regularly using a dog ear cleaner. Certain breeds with large, floppy ears are ...