Blog for Pet Owners
Articles from the VetDERM Clinic team on skin, ear and allergy care for cats and dogs.
For pet owners and vets
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Itching, Pet Health
Hives (also called urticaria) are the development of swollen, pale red bumps or welts on the skin. These little lesions […]
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Cat Grooming, Cat Skin Problems, Itching, Pet Health
Cats spend about 30-40% of their day grooming themselves. The rest of their time is mostly spent sleeping—this is a […]
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Food Allergies, Itching, Other, Pet Health
A brand new year is almost here! Have you made your New Year resolutions yet? If you live with a […]
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Dog Grooming, Dog Skin Problems, Itching, Pet Health
Dogs get all sorts of skin problems for a variety of different reasons. One of the more common causes of […]
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Cat Grooming, Cat Skin Problems, Food Allergies, Itching, Pet Health
Would you believe that cats, like humans, can get acne too? This condition consists of blackheads (medical term: comedones) that […]
- Blog for Pet Owners
Fleas are a well-known skin parasite that can affect the well-being of our furry companions. Depending on the geographic location, […]
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Dog Skin Problems, Ears, Food Allergies, Itching, Pet Health
As almost everyone has an opinion about food allergy in pets, there are many myths and misconceptions about food allergies […]
- Allergies, Blog for Pet Owners, Dog Ear Problems, Dog Skin Problems, Food Allergies, Itching, Pet Health
Q: Is gluten-free dog food the best choice for dogs with food allergies?
- Blog for Pet Owners, Cat Skin Problems, Dog Skin Problems, Itching, Pet Health
Q: Do pets get lice? Can people get lice from their pets?
- Blog for Pet Owners, Dog Ear Problems, Ears, Itching, Pet Health
Q: Why is my dog getting ear infections?
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