Dr. MacMillan says: "These dogs are more prone to secondary skin infections (pyoderma or yeast ... leading to a secondary bacterial infection." When you take your dog to the vet, the fur around ...

However, viruses and bacteria aren’t the only pathogens that can affect our pets. Dogs can also contract fungal infections. While most fungal infections in dogs are restricted to the skin or ...

Find treatments for fungal and bacterial infections in your dog or cat's skin, nose, paws, and other areas. Learn about common skin conditions. Skip to main content ...

How Do Pets Spread Infections? Also like us, animals carry germs. But illnesses common among house pets — such as distemper, canine parvovirus, and heartworms — can't spread to people. But some types ...

Dogs with floppy ears, especially if they are heavy, are more likely to develop ear infections, as the ear canals are dark and are not exposed to the air. One method to improve airflow is to tie the ...

Lead researcher Erika Ganda, assistant professor at Penn State, noted that Salmonella infections in dogs may be symptomatic or asymptomatic, with healthy dogs often carrying the bacteria. Improper ...

Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria ... cross-species infections. Salmonella infections in dogs can be clinical ...