Two Common Symptoms Of Dog Skin Problems

When your dog has a skin problem, it is very important to treat it immediately. Ignoring dog skin problems can cause harmful and painful damage to your dog from scratching and biting. Also, overlooking symptoms of dog skin problems can aggravate the condition and can result in infection to you and other members of your household.

The two most common symptoms of dog skin problems are scratching and… Continue reading | 1 Comment

Dog Skin & Coat Changes With Dogs Over The Years Of Domestication

An animal’s hair frequently undergoes changes with domestication and it is doubtful that this is the case with any species more than it is with dogs. Even sheep don’t show the spread dogs do. Wolves have pretty much the same kind of coat all over the world where they have been found. Very northern races or subspecies have a heavier winter coat than a form from the Sinai Peninsula… Continue reading

8 Dog Care Tips To Help Sooth Bug Bites And Stings

To your pet, bites from mosquitoes and other insects can be very itchy and annoying, as well as stings from bees, wasps, and hornets. Although most bites and stings are not considered dangerous, they can cause a lot of pain and nuisance with your dog.

Below some suggestions on how to alleviate your dog’s pain and irritation that is caused by insect bites and stings:

What common substances can hurt my dog?

Just because something isn’t good for your dog doesn’t mean that they won’t eat or drink it. Since they don’t have any idea of whether or not something is toxic, they’ll eat it if it looks or tastes good.

If your dog ingests any of the following substances, don’t panic. Panicking will only serve to lengthen the time it takes to get your dog some help. The less… Continue reading

All about dog skin problems

Dog skin problems can be complex. The more general term for diagnosis of dog skin problems is eczema – a broad term used for inflamed skin. But pinpointing the root cause of a dog skin problem is quite difficult and sometimes impossible.

The common pattern of dog skin problems is inflammation or dermatitis which causes itching and irritation. This discomfort tends to make the dog scratch using his… Continue reading | 3 Comments

Dog Allergy Symptoms: 9 Common Signs You Must Learn To Recognize

There are some very common symptoms, which you should always keep your eyes open for. The most common symptoms include:

• Skin biting and chewing

• Excessive licking of one or more specific spots

• Rubbing head on the floor, furniture, etc.

• Excessive scratching (localized or generalized)

• Missing patches of hair

• Red and irritated skin patches

• Overly dry and/or flaky skin

• Coughing

Prevention And Natural Remedy For Dog Fleas

How can I stop dog fleas from attacking my dog? Is there a natural solution to ward off dog fleas? Are there any ways to prevent dog flea before it starts to spread and become a serious problem?

Dog fleas have been around since the earliest times, welcoming your dog during spring and summer seasons. There are number of ways you can cure your dog of dog fleas. You can… Continue reading

Types of Dog Allergies

Allergies that can plague pets are grouped into four types: flea, food, atopic, and contact.

The most common type of allergy in both dogs and cats is flea allergy. The offending allergen is actually the protein in flea saliva left in the skin after a fleabite.

Atopic, or inhalant, allergy is the second most common allergy in dogs and the third most common in cats. Breathing in… Continue reading | 1 Comment

Is Your Dog Itching For Relief?

By Linda Bren

When your dog pumps its leg frantically to scratch its ear, or your cat bites its tail furiously until the fur falls out, it’s clear that your pet is itching for relief.

Occasional scratching is normal, but if a pet scratches or bites itself relentlessly, a health problem may be the cause. Itching can be triggered by a variety of conditions, ranging from liver disease to lice… Continue reading