What is Hyperpigmentation in Dogs? Learn About this Skin Condition
Has part of your dog’s skin become a certain darker colour lately? Does part of your dog’s skin feel or look abnormal compared to the rest of his or her body? There is a long list of signs and changes that are associated with skin conditions in dogs. One of these changes is called hyperpigmentation. […]
13 Signs Your Dog Has Pollen Allergies
Has your dog been itching, scratching, biting, or licking itself more often than usual? Have these symptoms been more obvious since warmer weather came about? Do you see any abnormal signs related to your dogs’ ears or eyes? Like humans, dogs can develop pollen allergies and they can show symptoms any time of the year. […]
Cocker Spaniel Care Tips Part 2: Breed-Specific Dog Skin Problems
(Did you miss Part 1? Check it Out By Clicking Here) Cocker Spaniel dogs are excellent companions that possess a very expressive, loving, and sporty personality. They love to play outdoors as well as indoors, are easily trained, and are great with kids! They love to please those around them, making them a very desirable […]
Cocker Spaniel Care Tips Part 1: Breed-Specific Ear Problems & Care
Cocker Spaniel dogs are excellent companions that possess a very expressive, loving, and sporty personality. They love to play outdoors as well as indoors, are easily trained, and are great with kids! They love to please those around them, making them a very desirable dog breed. It’s no wonder they have been a popular dog […]
What You Need to Learn About Yeast Infections in Dogs
If you find that your dog has irritated and itchy skin or a presence of strong or bad odor, they could have a yeast infection. Yeast, which is actually a fungus, normally lives on the skin of dogs (and humans) without causing an irritation or illness. If there is an excess of the yeast on […]
Allergen Immunotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
What is allergen immunotherapy (AIT)? AIT is the only therapy that is designed to target the immunologic pathomechanisms of atopic dermatitis. In other words, out of all the treatment options available to date, AIT is the only treatment option that targets the underlying root cause of disease. Although the mechanism of action of AIT is […]
Canine Pododermatitis: Causes and Work Up
Patients affected by canine pododermatitis are presented commonly in clinical small animal practice. The condition may be present on a single claw, a single paw, or multiple paws. While the condition may affect the paw(s) only, it may be accompanied by additional cutaneous symptoms at other sites, depending on the underlying cause. Pododermatitis is defined […]
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 patchy dog hair loss and irritated red skin is demodicosis. This is especially common in puppies. Demodicosis (or “red mange”) is one of the skin problems in dogs that can be easily treated but requires […]
Ask an Expert: Gluten-free Dog Food & Allergies
Q: Is gluten-free dog food the best choice for dogs with food allergies?
Ask an Expert: Pets with Seasonal Allergies
Question by Monika: Can anything be done to help pets with seasonal allergies?
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