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Side Effects of Zyrtec for Dogs

November 27, 2017

Dogs can suffer from allergies just as much as people can, and in fact, they often do. While drugs like Benadryl may be helpful in some instances, Benadryl isn’t always effective in treating a dog’s allergy symptoms. These days, vets are turning to using a second-generation drug called cetirizine hydrochloride, more commonly known as Zyrtec.…

Side Effects of Steroids for Dogs

November 16, 2017

When the pollen count increases, does your body respond with a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and itchy, inflamed skin? Did you know these allergic reactions are also common in dogs? Dog allergies can be caused by any number of things, including a change in the environment. A new dog food, new shampoo, or interaction…

Mange in Puppies: Causes, Signs, & Treatments

October 21, 2017

Mange is a very common condition in both adult dogs and puppies, but many owners do not recognize mange when it begins to develop and do not know how to treat mange in puppies. Finding the right treatment option for a puppy can be more difficult than an adult dog as the dosage must be…

Ringworm in Puppies: Signs & Symptoms

October 15, 2017

Despite its name, Ringworm is not a worm at all but rather a fungus. The fungal infection is incredibly common and can infect almost all domestic animal species including dogs. Puppies less than a year old, however, are some of the most prone to be infected. Because transmission of this fungus occurs as a result…

Yeast Infection in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments

September 24, 2017

Dogs can itch and scratch for a wide variety of reasons. Commonly, allergies are the suspected culprit. However, sometimes your dog’s natural bacterium and flora is to blame, such as what can happen when yeast begins to over populate. Yeast is a fungus that is a natural part of a dog’s body living in both…

Can Dogs Get Lice?

August 31, 2017

The short answer is: yes, dogs can get lice. But there’s always the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the truth. The good news is that while your dog can get lice, the parasite cannot be passed from dog to human contact or vice versa. However, the bad news is that…

Demodectic Mange in Dogs: A Helpful Guide

August 30, 2017

Demodectic mange is a parasitic skin disease in dogs caused by mites. It is one of the most common forms of mange found in dogs. Sometimes, demodectic mange is called “red mange” (due to its red, yet relatively painless appearance) or “demodex.” This particular type of mange is caused by a mite that lives deep…

What Causes Mange in Dogs?

August 29, 2017

Mange is an inflammatory skin disease in dogs caused by different types of mites. There are two common types of mange in dogs: Demodectic Mange and Sarcoptic Mange. The causes, symptoms, and treatments depend on the type of mange a dog is suffering from. Demodectic Mange The Demodex mite causes demodectic mange. These parasites normally…

Cat Dandruff: A Comprehensive Guide

August 28, 2017

Cats, like people, have hair. Which means that cats, like people, can suffer from dandruff. Though it’s doesn’t look appealing, it’s not typically serious. Dandruff is a collection of dry, dead skin cells that flake from cat’s skin, often related to seborrhea dermatitis. Sometimes those terms are used interchangeably. Dandruff is not to be confused…

What Causes Hotspots on Dogs?

August 27, 2017

Hotspots on dogs are irritated, infected, and inflamed patches of skin that will cause pain and itchiness for your dog. Known sometimes as summer sores, pyotraumatic dermatitis, and acute moist dermatitis, hotspots display hot, red, and raw skin at the sight of the sore. In more serious cases, your dog may have hair loss and…

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