Sunscreen for Companion Dogs
The topic of sunscreen for companion dogs is a tough one for sure due to the typical chemicals used and the varying amounts of time each dog spends outside. Most …
Skin & Coat
Food Sensitivity vs. Food Allergy: Is it not really just the same thing?
A classic post that takes us back to the knowledge foundation. Confusing food allergies with food sensitivities (or intolerances) is a common mistake, not only among companion pet guardians, but …
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The Oft Forgotten Overlooked Allergens
Oftentimes companion pet parents wonder about the cause of our companion pets scratching. Is it a seasonal allergen? Is it a food sensitivity? Is it an environmental allergen? Of course, …
Vitamin D3 Supplementation for Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) is caused by a reaction to environmental or seasonal inhalant or contact allergens – such as pollen, grass, mold, etc. – in genetically predisposed dogs. Many …
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Is that the spot? Why does my dog kick when I scratch him?
“Oh, that’s the spot.” Many of us companion dog parents say that when our pooches involuntarily start moving their legs when scratching their bellies. According to experts, that’s probably not …
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Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats
Previously, atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats specifically referred to an environmental (inhalant or contact) or seasonal allergen that causes flare ups in companion pets that typically are genetically predisposed …
Acral Lick Granulomas in Dogs
Acral lick granulomas – which are also known as acral lick dermatitis – are skin lesions that are typically found on a dog’s lower limb or flank and are caused …
Hot Spots on Dogs
If you think your companion dog has hot spots and look it up on the internet, you will be bombarded with three different terms: superficial pyoderma, acute moist dermatitis, or …
Dog Paw Inflammation: More Important Than You Know
Oftentimes, when dog companion parents notice something a bit odd about their companion dog’s paws, they assume the dog stepped in, walked through, or got something lodged in the paws. …
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Anti-Inflammatory Cream for Dogs
Bugs have been out in full-force this summer! Whether insects are simply swarming or actually biting, they can be aggravating. To seek relief from the itchiness caused by bug bite …