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Skin allergies are relatively common in dogs. However, before wondering whether your dog could have an allergy, you must first rule out parasites and other infections. Read more...
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Everyone knows of acne as a human condition suffered by unfortunate teenagers during adolescence, but it is in fact quite common in certain breeds of dog too. The most susceptible breeds are young adult boxers, English bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Great Danes and Rottweilers. Read more...
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Demodecosis is an inflammatory parasitic disease of dogs characterized by the presence of a high number of demodex mites in the hair follicles, which often leads to inflammation and infection. The cigar-shaped mites are normally present in small numbers, but certain conditions allow them to proliferate. Read more...
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Dogs, cats and small mammals such as rabbits or guinea pigs are popular companions for many people, often sharing their home environment. Being in such close contact, it is perhaps inevitable that sometimes disease is transmitted from pets to their owners. Here we look specifically at skin diseases. Read more...
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Also known as Acute Moist Dermatitis or Moist Eczema, Hot Spots can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dogs body and the area involved can rapidly spread. This raw, unsightly skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is a bacterial infection. Read more...
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Although a food allergy is non curable, the good news is that with proper diagnosis and management it can be well controlled in virtually 100% of cases. Read more...
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Sarcoptic mange is one of the most uncomfortable skin diseases that a dog can contract. It is caused by the mites Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrow into a host animal's skin, causing scaling, yellowish crust, hair matting and loss, and severe itching. Read more...
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Highly contagious, ear mites are a common cause of many ear problems in cats and, less commonly, in dogs. Ear mites are found in cats of all ages, but kittens tend to be infected more commonly. These mites can cause intense itching. Read more...
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There are several different types of flea, but by far the most common is Ctenocephalides felis felis, also known as the cat flea. Though it is called the cat flea, it is the species most often found on dogs as well. Read more...
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With so many different anti-flea products out there on the market, it is difficult to know which one suits you and your dog best. Here we have assimilated the leading products on the market into a comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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Ticks are unpleasant creatures. Not only are they unsightly, they can also transmit nasty diseases such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis. Here we offer advice on what to do if you spot a tick on your dog, i.e. how to remove it safely and prevent others attaching. Read more...
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Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. These could be, for instance, asthmatics, or people with other allergic reactions causing rashes and other symptoms. Read more...
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Just like humans, dogs produce ear wax. If there are factors present which increase production of wax, or if the normal clearance mechanism is compromised, then manual removal might be needed. Cleaning your dogs ears regularly to prevent infections forming is an essential part of responsible ownership. Read more...
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With so many different anti-flea products for sale in shops and online, it is difficult to know which one suits you and your cat best. Here we have assimilated the leading products on the market into a comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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Ringworm is not caused by a worm, but a type of fungal infection called dermatophytosis. It is called ringworm because of the appearance of the skin lesion that characteristically occurs with this disorder: a circular area of hair loss with a red, raised outer rim. Read more...
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Lyme Disease is a disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease can affect dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, wild animals, and people. White-tailed deer and white-footed mice appear to be natural carriers. Read more...
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Canine heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease of dogs. Long white worms, technically known as Dirofilaria Immitis, are the cause. Adult worms, which reach a length of 6-14 inches, live in the right side of the heart and in the adjacent large blood vessels. Read more...
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Heartworm is a potentially fatal disease of dogs in the USA & Canada. There are a number of different preventative products available in shops and online, here we have assimilated the leading anti-heartworm medications on the market into a handy comparison table for your convenience. Read more...
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It is fair to assume that dogs would not eat their own stool, other dog's stools and cat poop unless there was a reason. Often the easy answer is that they find it tasty! Naturally this may be a strange concept for most people to accept. Read more...
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Mast cell tumors in dogs occur primarily as either a skin or subcutaneous mass. It is important to remember that mast cell tumors are extremely variable in their clinical presentation. They can resemble any other type of skin or subcutaneous tumor, both benign (i.e. lipoma) and malignant. Read more...
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Skin lumps are very common in dogs. There are a whole range of possible scenarios that can present as a lump on the skin. Tumors are probably the most common of these, but two thirds of them are benign and therefore merely cosmetic. Read more...
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Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis, more commonly known as ‘Lick Granuloma’, is one of the most frustrating skin problems there is. What often seems like a simple problem is in fact multifactorial, and therefore attempting to treat it with a single approach is usually doomed to failure. Read more...
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Ear infections can be extremely uncomfortable for dogs. Many, if not most dogs will suffer from an ear infection at some point in their lives. The majority of these will clear up with some basic veterinary treatment such as an antibacterial ointment, but some are extremely difficult to treat. Read more...
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Aural hematoma is an accumulation of blood between the cartilage and skin of the ear flap. It is caused by damage to the cartilage from vigorous repeated head shaking or scratching at the ears with the back feet. Though it is quite easily fixed, no home treatment will resolve this condition. Read more...
