Red, swollen, painful ears, detectable ear odor, and drainage are all signs of possible ear infection and inflammation of the ear canal. These infections are not uncommon, and there are many ways for ear problems to develop.

How often is too often when it comes to your pet's vaccinations? It's a question more and more pet owners are asking these days. Mounting debate about the need to vaccinate animals annually, along with concerns about a possible link between vaccines and rare cancers, may leave many pet owners confused about how often to visit the vet for vaccinations.