Dogs are just as susceptible to seasonal allergies as humans. Specific allergens in the environment tend to increase at certain times of the year, specifically during spring and/or fall, triggering…
External parasites are among the most common causes of itching and discomfort in dogs. Fleas, mites, or ticks on their skin or ears can send them into a scratching frenzy leading to skin irritation…
Peanut butter, whether it’s smooth, creamy, or crunchy, makes a tasty treat for dogs from time to time. Peanut butter can be used in puzzle feeders, or as a treat to make bath time or nail trims…
Dog lice are parasites. They are small, flat, wingless, six-legged insects that live on mammals and birds, more specifically on their hair or feathers. They can hang onto the hairs thanks to strong…
What are dog mites? They are tiny creatures about a millimeter long that burrow into a dog's skin and cause inflammation and irritation. They are, in other words, parasites, and as a consequence,…
Skin abscesses often appear as painful swelling on the skin which can be firm or fluid-filled to the touch, depending on how thick the pus is inside. Typically, skin abscesses appear suddenly, often…
Have you noticed a small squishy swelling on your dog’s elbow that continues to grow and become firmer with time? It could be a benign growth called a hygroma, or it could be something more serious.…
While bacterial skin infections make up the majority of the skin infection cases in canines, fungal and yeast infections are also commonly encountered. Yeast and fungal infections can occur as a…
Skin rashes, also called hives or urticaria, are localized patches of red, swollen, usually itchy skin. The symptoms usually appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure to a specific trigger.…
Have you noticed your dog licking their paws frequently? Scratching behind their ears? Chewing at the area above or below their tail? Licking under their back legs? Perhaps you’ve seen areas of red…
Dermatological conditions are the most commonly reported problem in veterinary clinics and hospitals worldwide. They comprise around 20% to as high as 70% of all cases seen in an average veterinary…
The condition called canine degenerative myelopathy is often hard to diagnose. The early symptoms resemble common mobility problems in dogs and are often initially treated for these before doing…
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