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 ...

My vet says my dog has mange. I am not sure if he is confusing my dog with somebody else’s dog, because he says that it is not contagious. I always thought mange was very contagious and that other ...

There are three kinds of mange mites that spell dermatological trouble for dogs. — Demodex mange mite. This creature is not contagious. These mites are microscopic in size and live beneath the surface ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

Gary Ford of Kissimmee adopted a bull mastiff puppy from a rescue organization several months ago. The puppy looked healthy, and Ford named him Tyson, after his favorite fighter. During the next few ...