They perk up when interested, they droop when sad, they fold back when threatened. Even if they had no useful function for hearing, ears are as much an outward sign of a dog’s mood as their tail. But ...

Most people believe that, in comparison to humans, dogs have exceptionally acute hearing. However, there are individual differences, and some dogs have better hearing abilities than others. One of the ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My husband began taking Winchester, our 5-year-old Labrador ...

Have you noticed your dog is shaking their head or itching their ear excessively? This may be a sign of an ear infection; sadly, it is a common ailment in our four-legged friends. In fact, a study of ...

Explore dog senses and discover how your pet experiences the world. Learn about smell, hearing, sight, and how to support your dog.

As our pets age, they may start to lose their hearing. My dog, Stewie, will be 15 years old next month, and his hearing has been on the decline for about a year now. He can still hear high-pitched ...

We talk about what an ear even is, how ears have evolved, how they work, and some of the cool ways animals have tweaked their ears to work for their lifestyle. We talk about what an ear even is, how ...

For some, an ear cleaning is a part of their daily, or at least weekly, self-care routine. But did you know your dog could need similar care? Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly ...