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Tips to Cure Canine Interdigital Dermatitis
Dogs are more prone to interdigital dermatitis in summer. Today we share tips: to treat and prevent it, keep the paw pads dry and trim paw fur and nails often. If you find reddish attachments between the toes, remove them promptly, disinfect with hydrogen peroxide, then supplement vitamin A and E. Details below.
Signs of Canine Interdigital Dermatitis and How to Handle It
Canine interdigital dermatitis is a skin disease between the toes, usually from paws often getting wet without timely drying, in a long-term damp environment causing bacterial infection. After infection, small pink-red bumps like acne appear, then obvious redness, swelling and pus, and the dog is in pain and afraid to walk. How to avoid and handle it? See our summary.
Treat Canine Interdigital Dermatitis Thoroughly to Avoid Secondary Infection
If canine interdigital dermatitis is not treated thoroughly, it easily relapses and causes worse outcomes. To root it out, rule out several situations. Follow along as we explain.
Itchy, Greasy Skin in Dogs May Signal a Malassezia Infection
Owners may not know much about Malassezia. In other words, have you encountered dogs with unbearable itching, peeling and greasy skin? These signs very likely point to Malassezia, a common fungal infection in dogs. Today we discuss Malassezia dermatitis so owners can help their dogs cope.
Three Easily Missed Skin Diseases in Dogs
Allergic dermatitis, seborrhea, and interdigital dermatitis appear stealthily and are noticed only when severe. Here we explain them so owners can prevent them.
Dog Licking Paws Constantly? Watch for These 5 Worrying Causes
Dogs occasionally lick fur—normal for emotion and stress relief—but constant licking is not good. Normally they don't lick constantly; it likely means one of these. Let's find out.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 1)
Cats and dogs love to chew on household plants, but some are harmful and can cause poisoning if eaten. This article introduces which plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 4)
Strictly speaking, all plants can irritate a cat's or dog's stomach, though some are harmless in small amounts. This article lists highly toxic plant species that are dangerous to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 2)
Some indoor plants are highly poisonous to cats and dogs - including their pollen, needles, seeds, and flowers - and the toxins can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are harmful to cats and dogs.