Ask an Expert: Dog Skin Diseases
Q: Are dog skin diseases contagious to other dogs?
Flea Control for Pets in Vancouver: A Year-round Struggle
Everyone dreads and dislikes fleas! These little parasites of pets, which go by the scientific name Ctenocephalides canis (or Ctenocephalides felis), are a common source of dismay to pet owners and for pets themselves. To make matters worse, fleas can live in our climate year round as we don’t really have a “flea season” like […]
Ask an Expert: Why is My Dog Grooming Itself Like a Cat?
Q: Why does my dog groom itself like a cat would? Is it because he/she grew up with a cat in the house?
Ask an Expert: Seasonal Pet Allergy Symptoms
Q: Do pets get similar seasonal allergy symptoms as humans?
Pets Have Allergies Too
We have sprung into allergy season early this year. While the sun is much appreciated, the watery eyes, itchy skin and sniffling nose of allergy symptoms are not. Both cats and dogs are affected by environmental allergies as well; and the symptoms may vary not just by species, but also by individuals. Respiratory signs of […]
Ask an Expert: Cat Scratching its Head
Q: My cat has been scratching his head, why could this be?
Does Your Dog Have Pollen Allergies?
Like humans, a dog’s immune system can recognize allergens and allergic symptoms can surface. If you find your dog scratching, licking, or biting themselves more than usual, they may have allergic dermatitis caused by seasonal and pollen allergies. Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Dermatitis: Itchy, red, moist, or scabbed skin Itchy, runny eyes Itchy back […]
How do you Know if Your Cat Has an Ear Problem?
Like humans, cats can get ear problems which are extremely irritating and painful and should be diagnosed and treated right away. By providing routine care of your feline’s ears and managing the underlying issue, you can help prevent the problem from returning. If your cat has parasites, allergies, or a weak immune system, they are […]
Consult A Veterinary Dermatologist About Dog Allergies
A veterinary dermatologist uses current test methods and proven treatments to control dog allergies and prevent symptoms from reoccurring. Your family veterinarian will refer you to a veterinary dermatologist, or you may ask them for a referral if your dog’s allergy doesn’t clear up quickly and the underlying cause is too difficult to pinpoint. An […]
Consult a Pet Dermatologist about Cat Skin Problems
If recurring skin problems plague your cat, ask your veterinarian for a referral to a pet dermatologist in order to identify and treat the underlying cause as soon as possible. Pet dermatologists are veterinary specialists specifically trained in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems in cats, dogs, and other animals. Why Cat Skin Problems […]
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