Your sweet pup might shake his head in the midst of playing, or right after a bath, or even after a romp or roll around in the backyard or at the dog park. While head shaking is a pretty common ...

Last weekend, my dog, Lucy, went to see her veterinarian for annual vaccinations and a wellness checkup. When the vet got to the ear portion of the program, Lucy had moisture and buildup in her ears.

Dogs can’t tell us when they’re unwell, and it isn’t always easy for us to work out if there’s an issue. Take ear infections as an example. They’re fairly common in dogs, but we won’t necessarily pick ...