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Hives in Pets: What They Mean and What Causes Them | VetDERM Clinic

Hives in Pets: What They Mean and What Causes Them

Hives (also called urticaria) are the development of swollen, pale red bumps or welts on the skin. These little lesions […]

Is Your Cat Over-grooming? Hair Loss & Other Signs of an Itchy Cat | VetDERM Clinic

Is Your Cat Over-grooming? Hair Loss & Other Signs of an Itchy Cat

Cats spend about 30-40% of their day grooming themselves. The rest of their time is mostly spent sleeping—this is a […]

New Year Resolutions for People with Allergic Pets | VetDERM Clinic

New Year Resolutions for People with Allergic Pets

A brand new year is almost here! Have you made your New Year resolutions yet? If you live with a […]

Skin Mites in Dogs: What You Need to Know about Demodicosis | VetDERM Clinic

Skin Mites in Dogs: What You Need to Know about Demodicosis

Dogs get all sorts of skin problems for a variety of different reasons. One of the more common causes of […]

Cats Get Zits Too! What to Know About Cat Acne | VetDERM Clinic

Cats Get Zits Too! What to Know About Cat Acne

Would you believe that cats, like humans, can get acne too? This condition consists of blackheads (medical term: comedones) that […]

Food Allergies in Dogs and the Hypoallergenic Diet | VetDERM Clinic

Food Allergies in Dogs and the Hypoallergenic Diet

As almost everyone has an opinion about food allergy in pets, there are many myths and misconceptions about food allergies […]

Ask an Expert: Gluten-free Dog Food & Allergies | VetDERM Clinic

Ask an Expert: Gluten-free Dog Food & Allergies

Q: Is gluten-free dog food the best choice for dogs with food allergies?

Recognizing and Treating Pollen Allergies in Cats | VetDERM Clinic

Recognizing and Treating Pollen Allergies in Cats

Did you know that, like humans, cats can get pollen allergies too? Our cats can indeed become susceptible to environmental […]

Bulldog Problems: What You Should Know About Their Skin Folds and How to Avoid Infections | VetDERM Clinic

Bulldog Problems: What You Should Know About Their Skin Folds and How to Avoid Infections

Bulldogs are cute, adorable dogs with great personalities and features distinct from most other dog breeds. The breed can exhibit […]

Ask an Expert: Pets with Seasonal Allergies | VetDERM Clinic

Ask an Expert: Pets with Seasonal Allergies

Question by Monika: Can anything be done to help pets with seasonal allergies?

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