Common Dog Skin Problems: Allergies

A variety of allergic reaction can plague dog skin. It is common, it can be lifelong, it is a challenge to diagnose, can even be resistant to attempts at treatment once identified. All the other categories of dermatitis must be ruled out before a diagnosis of allergic dermatitis can be made.
Dogs exhibit allergy symptoms through their skin rather than their sinuses. Parasite, food, or environmental allergies all can cause… Continue reading

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