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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...

Hives in Pets: What They Mean and What Causes Them
Hives (also called urticaria) are the development of swollen, pale red bumps or welts on the skin. These little lesions will usually appear suddenly and are often related to an allergic reaction against something. The pr...

Is Your Cat Over-grooming? Hair Loss & Other Signs of an Itchy Cat
Cats spend about 30-40% of their day grooming themselves. The rest of their time is mostly spent sleeping—this is a well-known fact among cat lovers! Families with cats usually love to groom and brush their cats. As ic...

Ear Infections in Dogs: Work Up and Treatment
Otitis is one of the most common reasons dog owners seek consultation with their family veterinarian. There is no set standard of treatment as ear infections in dogs can have a number of underlying causes. Typically, a w...

New Year Resolutions for People with Allergic Pets
A brand new year is almost here! Have you made your New Year resolutions yet? If you live with a dog or a cat with allergies, we know you have lots to worry about. Depending on the type of allergy your pet has, a major c...

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 â...

Cats Get Zits Too! What to Know About Cat Acne
Would you believe that cats, like humans, can get acne too? This condition consists of blackheads (medical term: comedones) that form on the face, typically at the chin or around the lips of cats. What is Cat Acne? Like ...

Flea Bite Pet Allergies & What to be Aware of
Fleas are a well-known skin parasite that can affect the well-being of our furry companions. Depending on the geographic location, fleas may be a seasonal problem, a non-seasonal problem, or they may not be a problem at ...

Taking a Bite out of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Food related allergy treatments in canine and feline patients form part of daily practice for a small animal veterinarian. Dietary elimination trials are often pursued in order to work up an allergic patient exhibiting d...

Food Allergies in Dogs and the Hypoallergenic Diet
As almost everyone has an opinion about food allergy in pets, there are many myths and misconceptions about food allergies in dogs. It is easy to form an opinion on something quite common, thus food allergy does fall pre...

Ask an Expert: Gluten-free Dog Food & Allergies
Q: Is gluten-free dog food the best choice for dogs with food allergies?...
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