Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Are pain and itch just intensified versions of the sense of touch? Are Pain and Itch the Same—or Different? Pain and itch play an important protective role. They alert dogs to harmful stimuli and irritants. When these sensations become chronic, however, they cause suffering. For years, scientists have tried to determine how closely itch and pain are related. Historically, researchers…
Dogs can become itchy and begin to scratch for many different reasons. However, allergies of various types are among the most common causes. Canine Flea Allergy Dermatitis A flea allergy is one of the most common reasons dogs become itchy. When a flea bites a dog, it injects a substance into the dog’s skin which causes an allergic response. For…
Itching is the most common symptom of allergies in dogs. There are three common dog allergies. If your dog is itchy, this article will help you identify the cause. 3 key factors to help diagnose these three common dog allergies are: Where on the body is your dog itchy At what age does the itching begin What time of year…
Do you believe that if you don’t find fleas on your dog, they can’t have a flea problem? You’d be wrong. If your dog is allergic, all it takes is a single flea bite to trigger flea allergy dermatitis. The flea might be long gone, and the problem lingers. How common is this? Skin inflammation due to flea bite allergy…
Papillomas are benign, wart-like grows caused by a virus. They are prevalent in puppies or dogs with declined immune function. Often, papillomas have a unique cauliflower appearance. However, never assume what a growth is strictly by its look—papillomas can be smooth bumps too. In puppies, papillomas typically develop in and around the mouth or eyes. While oral papilloma is the…