Planning a beach day with your dog? Learn essential safety tips, packing must-haves, and how to keep your pup cool, happy, ...

A little scratching now and then makes sense for any dog. They do it using their limbs and against surfaces too. But constant ...

FLEAS: As the weather heats up, fleas will soon return in full force. If a dog is allergic to fleas, just one bite can cause severe itching and swelling of the affected area.

How to prevent flea allergies in dogs "Unfortunately, you can’t stop your dog from developing an allergy, no matter what you do," explains Dr. Godfrey. "However, with regular effective flea ...

Our dog’s skin has never gotten too irritated but what else can we do to resolve the issue? We just want him to be comfortable. R.G. Dear R.G., Sorry to hear of your dog’s skin discomfort.

Imidacloprid and flumethrin are very well-tolerated by dogs and cats, puppies as young as 7 weeks old, and kittens as young as 10 weeks old. There’s little risk of overdose, severe side effects ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a 10-year-old Yorkie who scratches and acts like she’s being bit, but no fleas are on her that I can see. She chews her feet ...