Dog Food for Skin Allergies
If your dog suffers from skin allergies, choosing the right food can make a difference for your dog’s comfort and health. Allergies in dogs are a common concern from pet owners and can cause itchiness, red patches, hair loss, inflammation, and secondary skin infections.
Potty Training Regression
Many rescue and shelter dogs are listed as potty trained. But, in fairness to the shelter, it can be difficult to ascertain whether a...
What Is IVDD in Dogs?
IVDD in dogs is a painful, debilitating spinal cord disease. Treatment includes rest, steroids, anti-inflammatories, and corrective surgery.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs
There are several causes of visual impairment and blindness in dogs—one of those causes is progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). PRA is the gradual destruction of photoreceptors in the retina.
What is Shaker Syndrome in Dogs?
Despite its name, white dog shaker syndrome can affect dogs of any size and color. Once other causes for the tremors have been ruled...
Pannus in Dogs
Pannus is a growth of vascular tissue over the cornea. It usually starts on the edges of the cornea and spreads into the center of the eye. Untreated, it can coat the entire cornea, which is how it causes blindness.
How to Treat Dog Hives at Home
Hives are a common skin reaction in dogs that causes raised, itchy bumps on their skin. Hives can appear suddenly and may range in...
Why Is My Dog’s Vulva Swollen?
Almost always, vulvar swelling is related to a heat cycle and not cause for concern. Abnormal licking or discharge could indicate a problem in the dog’s reproductive or urinary system.
Seborrhea in Dogs
Got flaky skin? Maybe with a little odor and grease? Your dog may have seborrhea. Seborrhea is not a disease, but a description of an abnormal process occurring with your dog’s skin and sebaceous glands.
Is Neem Oil Safe for Dogs?
Although neem oil is considered safe for topical applications on most dogs, ingesting neem oil can result in excessive drooling or vomiting. If using neem oil as a pest control measure or a topical treatment it is important to prevent your dog from licking or swallowing it.
Activated Charcoal for Dogs
Dogs eat the strangest things. It seems like anything that fits in their mouths, goes in their mouths. And often gets swallowed! But what...
What You Need to Know: Zyrtec for Dogs
Zyrtec is safe for dogs, when used appropriately. Zyrtec, or cetirizine, is an oral medication available as a tablet or a liquid. If your dog reacts to a bug bite or has allergies and itches, your veterinarian may recommend Zyrtec.