The Deeper Problem of Canine Ear Infections

SYMPTOMS Head shaking Head tilting towards the side with the infection Scratching or pawing at ears Rubbing ears on furniture or carpets Hot ears Odorous ears Waxy discharge Crusty, scabby or red, irritated skin inside the ear flap In severe cases of middle or inner...

Canine Pancreatitis: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Pancreatitis is Inflammation of the Pancreas   First, let’s understand the role of the pancreas… The pancreas is a pale pink glandular organ that is tucked just under the stomach and along the duodenum (the first part of the upper intestines after the stomach). The...

Megaesophagus in Dogs – Causes and Treatment

The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquid between the mouth and stomach. It is designed to expand and contract rhythmically to move contents into the stomach quickly. When the esophagus is functioning as it should, food moves from the mouth to the stomach...