Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
When the quality of your dog’s coat changes, when they start having skin issues, you need to look past skin and coat. There is a reason for everything that happens in the body. Skin problems are no exception. So what could be the reason behind your dog’s dandruff, then? If you google dry, flaky skin in dogs, most results you…
Skin-fold infections are prevalent in dogs. The role of breed and body condition score Folds in the skin create a moist environment that favors the growth of bacteria. As a result, they are vulnerable to infections, especially in wrinkly breeds such as: Obese dogs are also at greater risk of pyoderma because of the folds produced by excess fat. In…
If your dog pays excessive attention to parts of their body, so should you. While there are exceptions, a dog will lick themselves excessively when something itches or hurts. That is a clue to you to look for a cause. There are two reasons for that: catching a problem early excessive licking leads to further harm Even though licking might…
Allergies are quite common in dogs and might be the culprit behind your dog’s itchiness. You’re relaxing at home with your dog at your feet when suddenly they begin to scratch an itch. They fold themselves almost entirely in half and stretch way out to reach the itchy spot. It’s usually kind of cute. But your dog has been itching…
Star’s mom went to search for answers when Star came down with some mysterious problems. It all started with Star having pain in her legs and difficulty getting around. The initial suspect was hip dysplasia but that was ruled out. Then Star’s face broke out with nasty, painful sores. In spite of all attempts for diagnosis, all results came back…