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 presence of hives can be seen as a single bump, or as a collection of more than a few bumps. […]
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 icing on the cake, a cat can demand cuddles or brushing when they crave some extra love. What […]
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 change is needed in your life as well as your […]
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 […]
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 with human acne, cat acne tends to be a mild condition that may not cause any […]
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 prey to different opinions and beliefs. The diagnosis, signs and treatment of a food allergic dog can […]
Ask an Expert: Gluten-free Dog Food & Allergies
Q: Is gluten-free dog food the best choice for dogs with food allergies?
Recognizing and Treating Pollen Allergies in Cats
Did you know that, like humans, cats can get pollen allergies too? Our cats can indeed become susceptible to environmental triggers and inhaled substances that cause allergies. Some cats may not develop these allergies until they are older, while for other cats their allergy symptoms may be exhibited early in life. If left untreated, these […]
Bulldog Problems: What You Should Know About Their Skin Folds and How to Avoid Infections
Bulldogs are cute, adorable dogs with great personalities and features distinct from most other dog breeds. The breed can exhibit especially distinct facial skin folds, tail folds and thick stubby legs and feet apart from many other features related to these dogs. Possessing these facial folds and other skin folds means they are more prone […]
Ask an Expert: Pets with Seasonal Allergies
Question by Monika: Can anything be done to help pets with seasonal allergies?
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