If you’ve ever spent any time observing a cat, you likely noticed that they move their ears a lot. Even when in a deep sleep, their ears begin twitching as soon as they hear the treat jar opening in ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...

As a veterinary general practitioner, I see and treat a little bit of everything. Dog with tummy problems? We’ve got you covered. Kitty needs dental work? No problem — let’s get that scheduled. Puppy ...

An Alabama foster cat with a little something extra — an additional set of ears — has captured the hearts of animal lovers all over the world. Dobby, short for Double-eared Dobby, is a 7-month-old ...