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How to Bathe Your Dog at Home
One way to keep your dog’s coat and skin healthy is by keeping it clean. To a certain extent, a dog has its own mechanisms to keep its fur and skin clean and protect itself from various elements.…
4 Common Causes of Dandruff in Cats
Dandruff formation is a bothersome and unsightly problem common in humans. Though less common, this skin condition can also happen in cats. Most cases of dandruff in cats are not too serious but…
What causes dandruff in dogs?
Skin problems are the most commonly reported health issues in dogs. Apart from the amount of hair, a dog’s skin anatomy and function are pretty much the same as with humans. This means that dogs…
What causes hair loss in cats?
Abnormal hair loss, medically known as alopecia, is a common dermatological problem in cats. The extent of hair loss varies depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Some conditions…
Common Causes of Hair Loss in Dogs
Hair loss, medically known as alopecia, is the most common dermatological problem observed in dogs. By definition, alopecia is the complete or partial lack of hair in regions of the body where it…
How to Safely Trim Your Pet's Nails
Since it’s likely that your pets don’t live in the wild, their nails probably won’t wear down naturally. Therefore, as owners, we must trim them to avoid problems with walking and moving around, as…
Pet Medication 101: Fenbendazole
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what fenbendazole (Panacur) is…
Pet Medication 101: Milbemycin Oxime
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what milbemycin oxime…
Pet Medication 101: Ivermectin
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what ivermectin is used for,…
Treating and Preventing Fleas in Ferrets
Ferrets can get fleas just like dogs and cats. Since most ferrets are housed exclusively indoors in the US, it’s usually the dogs or cats bringing fleas inside and exposing the ferret. All pets in…
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC)
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) is seen frequently, as it easily and quickly spreads from dog to dog. This occurs most commonly in crowded circumstances such as boarding,…
Ringworm in Rabbits
Rabbits can get ringworm, a fungal infection, just like other mammals. Rabbits are more prone to getting infections with Trichophyton mentagrophytes, but can also get Microsporum canis infections.…
Cheyletiella Mites in Cats and Dogs
Cheyletiella is a skin parasite that affects dogs and cats, as well as other animals and humans. Known as “walking dandruff” this mite causes symptoms similar to flaky, dry skin. Keep reading to…
Notoedric Mange (Scabies) in Cats
Feline scabies, also called notoedric mange, is caused by the feline mite Notoedres cati. It infects cats similarly to sarcoptic mange mites in dogs. In fact, these mites are closely related.…
Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) in Dogs
Sarcoptic mange, also called scabies, is a highly contagious skin disease that affects dogs. The disease is caused by the tiny, microscopic (meaning they cannot be seen with the naked eye) Sarcoptes…
Maltese Dog Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Little dogs typically have big personalities, and that’s no coincidence. When your only job description is to be a charming companion to the humans in your life, it pays to have pizzazz. And when it…
Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats
Tapeworms get their name from the way they look, which is long and flat, like scotch tape or packing tape but much much smaller. There are several different types of tapeworms and some are…
Coccidia in Dogs and Cats
Coccidia are single-celled organisms called protozoa that spend part of their life cycle living in the lining cells of the intestines of dogs and cats. While they may be an incidental finding in the…
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