New research published in Allergy indicates that certain environmental exposures may affect a child's risk of developing ...

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, a study suggests.

Senior dog Penny was rescued just in time from euthanasia. Initially immobile from untreated dermatitis, she healed and found ...

Many pet owners frequently deal with the common problem of ear infections in their dogs, which could be due to bacteria, yeast or ear mites ... to soothe and heal the skin. One of the standout ...

Could it be demodex mites? Demodex mites on cats are microscopic parasites that can cause itching, ear infections ... cannot get demodex from dogs or humans, and vice versa. Feline demodex can cause ...

After playing outside or rolling in the grass, your dog might have some grass, dirt, water, or even an insect in its ear. A vigorous shake of their head is an easy way to remove the offending object.

Although some short-term solutions to allergies exist, an effective preventative cure is still in the distant future ...

Just like with humans ... skin and ear infections and gastrointestinal issues like loose stools or vomiting. Cortright also mentioned that animals might lick their paws excessively, and dogs ...

ear mites, moisture, wax build-up, excessive hair, allergies and hypothyroidism. Because a dog’s ear canal is mostly vertical — unlike a human ear canal, which is horizontal — it is easy for ...

Dogs that spend a lot of time outside or swimming may need more frequent baths. Mud, sand, and lake water can cause skin irritation if not cleaned properly. Human shampoos are too ... Nail trimming, ...

Photograph by STEVE GSCHMEISSNER, SCIENCE SOURCE Face mites were first discovered in the human ear canal in 1841 ... presumably dead skin cells and oily sebum. It also suggests that face mites ...

A woman who failed to get veterinary treatment for her dog who was suffering from chronic ear and skin issues ... thought it might be dust mites. She had treated her skin with oil and had tried ...