Tag Archives: Dermatology

Why does my pet keep itching? Allergies, infections, and ectoparasites in pets

A cat with allergies

August is itchy pet awareness month. August is a good month to discuss itchy pets since nearly all the patients I am seeing these days are itchy and scratching at themselves. This blogpost will focus on some of the more common causes of itching and scratching in our favorite fur persons. Ear Mites in Kittens

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Treatment Options for Canine Allergies

A dog with allergies

Last week’s Ask a Vet Live was swamped with questions about itching, scratching, sneezing and runny eyes in dogs. These clinical signs may indicate allergies, especially this time of year. Pollen from all the beautiful blooming trees and flowers causes seasonal allergies in dogs, just like their human family members. Since we can’t make the

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Those Irritating Hot Spots

hot spot on a dog

Hot spots are double irritating. First, they are irritating to your dog because he has an itchy sore on his skin. Second, they are irritating to you because not only do you feel bad for your dog, but you also have to make a trip to your veterinarian’s office because your itchy, scratchy pup has

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Treatment of Allergies in Pets

a vet checking a dog for signs of allergies

Spring officially arrived nearly three weeks ago, but the onset of allergy season may not arrive too soon this year, given our harsh winter. But once it warms up, pollen, dust mites, fleas, grass, weeds and mold will kick off allergy season in pets. Clinical Signs of Allergies Does your dog rub his face along

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Allergies in Dogs: 4 Treatments to Help Scratch Your Dog’s Itch

a dog scratching

The summer of 2012 will go down in my personal history book as the summer of allergies. Not for me, but for my canine patients. I have received many frantic calls from my cancer patients’ families concerned that their beloved pet’s cancer has returned. After a check-up with me at The Animal Medical Center, I

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