Skin tags can grow to a point where they need veterinary intervention, but most of the time they’re pretty harmless to your pup.
Tag: skin problems
Itchy Dog? Don’t Overlook This Potential Cause: Yeast Infection.
Yeast is a normal inhabitant of canine skin, but sometimes this visitor outstays its welcome and causes uncomfortable itching and scratching.
A Drug-Free Answer to Your Dog’s Itchy Skin
Itch-free skin without drugs is a real possibility with the benefit of an immunotherapy vaccine.
Alopecia X: A Story of a Stray Dog, Baldness and Modern Science
Alopecia X used to be a mysterious skin condition, but now modern science throws new light on this strange disease.
Conducting a Food Trial for Food Allergies in a Pet
Diagnosing food allergy has nothing to do with a better quality of food or a grain-free diet. It means finding food sources that your pet hasn’t had before.
Skin Cancer in Cats and Dogs
Skin cancer is responsible for a third of all tumors in cats and dogs, but only a third of these are classified as malignant.
Abscesses in Dogs and Cats — When Wounds Fill With Pus
By the time an abscess is obvious, antibiotics are required to fight the infection and keep the cat healthy.
Demodectic vs. Sarcoptic Mange: All Manges Are Not the Same
I try to be careful when diagnosing demodectic or sarcoptic mange because some people freak out. The good news? Treatments are very effective today.
