ears

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with bandaged foot.

The domestic dog's health is possibly one of the best-studied areas in veterinary medicine, since the dog has had such a long and close relationship with humans.

Relaxed cat

A special vocabulary has been developed to describe the shapes of various body parts including the ears and tail.

Ears

Dogs' ears come in a variety of sizes, shapes, lengths, positions on the head, and amounts and types of droop. Every variation has a term, including: