Can Dogs Be Allergic to Cats? Exploring the Feline Factor
Key takeaways If your dog starts sneezing, scratching, or experiencing watery eyes after you bring a cat into your home, it could be more than just an adjustment period. Some dogs can have allergic reactions to proteins found in cat dander, saliva, or urine. Breeds with sensitive skin or respiratory systems may be more prone, […]
Reverse Sneezing In Dogs: Causes And What To Do
Key takeaways: If your dog has ever made a loud, rapid snorting noise like they are trying to inhale a sneeze in reverse, you have likely witnessed reverse sneezing. It can look dramatic, and many dogs freeze up during an episode, making it even more alarming. But the good news is that it usually sounds […]
Understanding Hot Spots: A Guide to Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Pets
Key Takeaways When your pet will not stop scratching, it could be more than just a passing itch. Flea allergy dermatitis is a common condition that can make your dog or cat miserable if left unmanaged. These itchy flare-ups often start with a single flea bite and can quickly lead to painful hot spots. While […]
Can I Give My Dog Benadryl for Itching?
Your dog’s itchy skin is a symptom of many different conditions and is not an official diagnosis. When dogs itch, they scratch, bite at their skin and paws, lick themselves excessively, and even rub and roll on the carpet or grass to scratch that itch. And it always seems to be worse at night, hearing […]
Why Does My Horse Have A Runny Nose?
Mucus serves many purposes, even for healthy horses. It traps bacteria and debris, serves as a protective barrier for the respiratory system, and helps prevent your horse from getting sick. When produced in excess, it also serves as a strong visual indicator that your horse may be feeling unwell. Here is what you should keep […]
Hives In Horses: What They Are And When To Worry
When your horse greets you with large areas of their body suddenly covered in clusters of bumps, you might wonder if they are experiencing a medical emergency. Urticaria, or hives, are flat, raised areas of skin that tend to form localized clusters. They can vary in size and appearance and may or may not itch. […]
Elimination Diets For Dogs: How Do They Work?
Has itching and scratching taken over your pet’s life? Do they lick their paws until their skin is raw and inflamed? Excessive itching, sometimes coupled with chronic gastrointestinal up and recurring ear infections, can often be attributed to a food intolerance. An elimination diet can help you find out what cause your pet’s symptoms so […]
Can A Raw Diet Help My Dog’s Allergies?
If you’ve seen success stories about pets with inflamed, itchy skin, hair loss, and chronic ear infections that found relief from a raw diet, you might be wondering if it could be a good option for your cat or dog. While most pets can benefit from more fresh food in their diet, you will need […]
Holistic Approach To Allergies
Now that the allergy month of July is upon us, it’s an excellent time to review how a holistic approach to long-term allergies can result in healthier companion animals with significant symptomatic relief. Allergy symptoms usually revolve around the skin and ears with many pets scratching, chewing, licking, or biting various areas on their bodies. […]
Food Allergies and Intolerances in Dogs
Is your pet struggling with itchy skin, recurring infections, or indigestion? According to the ASPCA, up to 20% of dogs and cats will develop some type of allergy in their lifetime. But what many of us refer to as “allergies,” may actually be a sensitivity or intolerance. While these terms are often used interchangeably, learning […]
What To Do If Your Dog Is Stung by a Bee
Wasps, and hornets, and bees, oh my! Fuzzy, flying bugs that buzz can be tempting to curious canines. In the spring and summer, insect stings are common in dogs. Learn how you can protect your dog from bee stings and other bites this summer, what to do if your dog is stung, and how to […]
Why is my Cat Sneezing: Answers and Insights
Key takeaways Cat sneezing can be a common yet manageable occurrence, often triggered by environmental irritants or mild infections. Understanding the difference between harmless sneezes and signs of serious health issues, such as persistent sneezing with colored discharge or behavioral changes, is vital for timely veterinary care. Home adjustments, like air purifiers and employing pet-friendly […]
Top 4 Allergies in Dogs
Allergies do not only affect humans—they are also common in dogs and cats. Symptoms of allergies in dogs and cats consist of mild to severe itching and chewing of the skin, especially of the face, feet and ears. This often results in skin irritation and inflammation, crusting, scabbing, hair loss, as well as hot spots […]
Remedies for Dogs With Skin Allergies (Atopy)
Atopy is one of the most common causes of allergies in pets, following flea allergy dermatitis. It is caused by the pet’s immune system overreacting to substances in the air such as pollen, tobacco smoke, or dust mites. Pets with atopy usually show symptoms of allergies with the changing of seasons (usually in the spring) […]
Common Causes of Your Dog’s Persistent Itch
Allergies caused by fleas Many pets are allergic to flea saliva. Removing fleas from your pet’s environment can help reduce your pet’s risk of developing flea allergy dermatitis. Yeast or fungal infections Continuous itching damages the skin, making it more susceptible to yeast or fungal infections. If left untreated, these infections can lead to more […]