It’s not always fleas that result in an itchy dog. Mange is a skin disease that will have your dog scratching up a storm. The most common form of mange primarily occurs in puppies and is called ...

Q. I just adopted a dog that had mange as a puppy. What does that mean, and is this something I have to worry about in the future? Can it spread to my other pets or to me? Mange is a skin disease ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Our 2-year-old boxer spent a year in agony while vets tested for allergies, changed foods and prescribed all kinds of medications. We spent a couple thousand dollars at a “specialist” ...

We just got a golden retriever puppy and he's 11 weeks old tomorrow. Ever since we got him, he has itched regularly and more than any of my other dogs have ever itched. Usually, it's his hind leg area ...

Interestingly, dogs and cats live in a state of peace with this parasite. Unlike humans, where the mite is considered an unwelcome invader, our pets live with this parasite as a natural member of ...