How Often Should you Wash your Dog?
For most pet parents, bath time can be a challenge, time-consuming, and messy. Bathing is important to keep your dog clean and to also keep their coat and skin healthy. However, bathing too much can also cause skin and coat problems. When it comes to the frequency of bathing dogs, there’s not just one right […]
Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin – How Does It Work?
Does your pet suffer from itchy skin, a sensitive stomach, or both? It might be time to switch to a highly digestible, scientifically formulated pet food. Hill’s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and Skin can help manage symptoms in sensitive dogs and cats. Learn all about the differences between Hill’s Sensitive Stomach and Skin and other […]
Burn Treatment for Dogs
Burns, among many wounds, can be very painful for dogs. Dogs can get burns from heat sources, chemicals or radiation; however, most burns are caused by heat sources that are in or near the home. Burns from in or around the home can be easily prevented by making sure the home is “dog-proofed”. These burns […]
How To Keep Outdoor Cats Warm in the Winter
While every cat deserves to spend the winter curled up in a nice, warm bed, that might not be possible for your outdoor cats, whether you care for community cats or are otherwise unable to bring your feline friends indoors. You can help your outdoor cats stay safe and comfortable this winter with these helpful […]
7 Fast Facts About Ginger Cats
September 1st is National Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, started by software developer Chris Roy, who founded the holiday to honor his cat Doobert, the namesake of his website that helps shelters find volunteers. Whether you have an orange cat of your own or you’re a fancier of all felines, get to know these fun facts […]
Removing Skunk Odor From Cats
Skunk odor removal Skunk spray is a scent that can make our pets outcasts. Want to remove skunk odor and bring them back into the home? Here is a recipe for a homemade solution that works to remove the odor. Use it within one hour of mixing it because it loses potency quickly. Discard any […]
Promote Healthy Skin and Coat in Your Cat
Your cat’s coat can indicate whether or not your feline is healthy. If your cat’s coat is not looking as bright as it should, it could be a sign of a skin condition, such as atopic dermatitis (skin allergies). This can lead to scratching and irritation that causes the skin to become flaky, leading to […]
How Do Cats Get Ringworm?
A common plight of rescued kittens, ringworm is a highly contagious condition that spreads quickly in shelters and multi-cat homes. Yet, even indoor-only cats from single-cat homes are occasionally affected. While ringworm is usually not serious or life-threatening, it can take weeks of aggressive treatment to rid your cat of the ring-shaped rash. Learn how […]
Treating Your Horse’s Skin Problems
Have you noticed patches of dry, flaky skin on your horse where hair has fallen out? This could be the result of too much moisture, which can cause rain rot, skin lesions, and bacterial infections on your horse. Skin diseases can also spread from other infected animals, flies, or grooming equipment. Moving your horse to […]
Understanding Demodectic Mange (Red Mange)
Unlike sarcoptic mange, demodectic mange (red mange) is generally not contagious. Demodex mites are found on every dog, however, dogs with weak immune systems are more inclined to develop demodectic mange due to the dog’s body being unable to naturally fight off the parasites. Signs of demodectic mange include patches of dry, scaly skin and […]
Remedies to Treat Dog Skin Infections
Bacterial infections in pets often develop in skin that has been traumatized and irritated by excessive rubbing, chewing, and itching. Pyoderma is therefore a frequent complication of skin diseases. Pyoderma literally means “pus in the skin” and can result from infectious, inflammatory, and/or cancerous causes. Inflamed pus-filled swellings may develop on the skin, and in […]
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) […]
Reducing Your Dog’s Shedding
Shedding in dogs is most commonly attributed to: Length of hair/coat (short, medium, or long) Coat texture (straight, wavy, or curly) Type of dog coat (undercoat present or hairless) Additional factors related to increased shedding are: Exposure to sunlight and temperature, when outdoors General health, including nutrition, allergies, and hormones To help reduce your […]
Quick Itch Relief For Your Dog
Relieve your pet’s itching Use topical sprays and a moisturizing shampoo to quickly relieve redness, inflammation, and itching of the skin. Protect against fleas and the diseases they may carry Even though fleas may not be the current cause of your pet’s itching, it’s always best to protect your dog or cat from these parasites. […]
Preventing and Controlling Dog Hair Loss
Hair loss in pets is most often caused by itching and skin diseases, but it may also be attributed to your pet’s nutrition, organ function, blood flow, hormones, and behavior. To reduce your pet’s hair loss: Add an omega 3 supplement Feed your pet a multivitamin with Omega 3 fatty acids, which may help restore […]