Rabies is an awful disease that affects mainly mammals — the kinds that bite, scratch and eat primarily meat. Although almost any mammal could get rabies, most of its victims are dogs, foxes, raccoons and bats. And humans can also get rabies.

Looking for ways to prevent ear problems in your dog? Do you know the proper way to clean a dog’s ears? It’s true that dog ears come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. But despite their varying appearance, all dog ears offer an excellent sense of hearing, and the procedure to clean them is the same.

The amount of exercise your dog requires depends on several things. One important factor is his type of breed. But his energy level and even his personality also affect his need for exercise. Although little breed research will give you a good idea of what your dog reqyires, he’ll also tell you himself.

It’s only recently that we’ve begun to recognize Lyme disease in dogs. Unfortunately, vulnerability to the diseases carried by ticks is something that all members of the household share: human, canine, and sometimes even feline.

All dogs are susceptible to certain kinds of parasites. Worms are one of the most common ones you’ll run into, tapeworms and roundworms in particular.

Perhaps your dog is one of the lucky ones –perhaps she’ll never have any skin problems. But sometimes, even the most pampered and doted-on indoor pooch can develop a skin disease of some kind. In fact, any dog, no matter the breed or environment, can eventually encounter a variety of skin problems.
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Here are a few common signs of skin problems and disease in dogs — and what you can do to prevent them from ever occuring.

Two symptoms of skin problems you’re likely to notice first in your dog are scratching and reddened skin. Below, you’ll find a more detailed description of these two symptoms, plus their possible causes, treatments, and hints about when it’s time to call the vet.

Have fleas gotten in the flea caravan and moved in when you weren’t looking? Is your dog scratching relentlessly and showing bumps and “dirt” on his belly? Don’t worry — with patience and planning, you can break the lifecycle.

Do you think your dog might have ear mites? If so, you can bet he finds them extremely annoying. In fact, these tiny little bloodsucking parasites can send your dog into a nonstop frenzy of itching and scratching.