Dog bite treatment starts with basic first aid: stop the bleeding, clean the wound, and cover it with a clean bandage. Bites that are deep, bleeding heavily, or are on the face or hands require ...

Dogs can carry harmful bacteria like salmonella which can be transmitted to humans through saliva or faeces Simple hygiene practices can help reduce the risk of infection ...

Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air. One method to improve airflow is to tie the ...

Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD, talked about pyoderma, including ingredients and formulations, in his lecture at the 2025 ...

In a lecture at VMX, Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD, outlined the next steps in the treatment of pyoderma in dogs when the ...

There are several methods of treating mastitis, but treatment varies depending on how bad it is. For a dog that is eating and drinking normally and still active, the first step is to draw the ...

Here’s how it works. However, most Capnocytophaga infections in humans are caused by C. canimorsus, a species that lives in the mouths of dogs and cats.

If your dog frequently scratches their ears ... A swab of any debris is examined under a microscope to identify bacteria, yeast, or mites. Treatment typically involves flushing the ears to remove ...

However, their value in the management of uncomplicated skin infections is not yet clearly defined. This literature review discusses various topical antibiotic treatment options for uncomplicated ...