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Quick A to Z of common external parasites in dogs

Quick A to Z of common external parasites in dogs

Read our article for a handy overview of parasites that are usually found on a dog's skin.

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Which plants are toxic or safe for your dog and cat?

Which plants are toxic or safe for your dog and cat?

Adult dogs and cats are more careful in their explorations, but puppies and kittens often take a “chew first, ask later” approach. Read on to learn which plants are harmless and which not.

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What is dog flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)?

What is dog flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)?

Dogs can get irritated skin from fleas without being allergic, but flea allergy dermatitis is an entirely separate condition. Read our article to understand it better and learn what to do about it.

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What are cat allergies or hypersensitivities?

What are cat allergies or hypersensitivities?

Just as in people, the number of cats suspected of or diagnosed with allergies are growing. But what are allergies and how to recognise them? Keep reading to understand your cat’s allergies better.

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What are cat food allergies?

What are cat food allergies?

Everybody has heard of food allergies by now or knows people who have them. Cats can also get food allergies, but they like to do them differently than people. Read on to learn how to recognise them.

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Quick A to Z of common external parasites in cats

Quick A to Z of common external parasites in cats

Read our article for a handy overview of parasites that are usually found on a cat's skin.

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What is atopy or atopic dermatitis of dogs?

What is atopy or atopic dermatitis of dogs?

You might know the term ‘atopy’ but might not know that dogs can have it too. They do, and it looks different than in people. Read our article about canine atopy for all you need to know about it.

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What is atopy or atopic dermatitis of cats?

What is atopy or atopic dermatitis of cats?

You might know the term ‘atopy’ but might not know that cats can have it too. They do, and it looks different than in people. Read our article about feline atopy for all you need to know about it.

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What is contact allergy in dogs?

What is contact allergy in dogs?

The least common form of allergies, contact allergy is often neglected in online sources of information about your dog’s health. Read our article for what you need to know about it!

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What is contact allergy in cats?

What is contact allergy in cats?

The least common form of allergies, contact allergy is often neglected in online sources of information about your cat’s health. Read our article for what you need to know about it!

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