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What Is Dog Ringworm?
Dog ringworm is a fungal skin disease caused by dermatophytes - most often Microsporum canis - and one of the most common dog skin problems. Here are its symptoms and how to treat it.
What to Do When a Dog Has Ringworm on Its Legs (and Which Medicines Help)
Left untreated, ringworm on a dog's legs can spread across the body, causing widespread hair loss, dandruff, and flaking. So what should you do, and which medicines treat dog ringworm? Read on for a practical guide.
What to Do When Dog Pyoderma Is Severe, and Which Medicines Help
What to do when dog pyoderma is severe? Pyoderma starts mild, but without prompt, correct treatment it can spread into widespread dermatitis with discharge, pus, and pustules. Here is how to handle severe dog pyoderma and which medicines to use.
Common Causes, Medications, and Prevention of Sneezing and Runny Nose in Dogs and Cats
Sneezing and runny nose in pets are symptoms of disease, usually caused by respiratory infections. Sneezing and a runny nose are physiological responses of the nasal mucosa to various irritants; the more common causes are colds and rhinitis. Next, we introduce the causes of sneezing and runny nose in dogs and cats and the medication treatment for the corresponding diseases.
Why Does a Dog’s Body Smell Bad?
A dog's odor mostly comes from sebaceous and apocrine glands whose secretions are broken down by microbes, worse in summer. Bad breath from poor dental care and unventilated ears in floppy breeds like Poodles, Goldens, and Labs are other common sources. Regular cleaning of ears, teeth, and coat, plus diet adjustment, controls the smell.
Gastroenteritis in Dogs and Cats: Types, Symptoms & Medication
Gastroenteritis in dogs and cats spans gastritis (acute/chronic) and enteritis (viral, bacterial, parasitic). This guide covers causes, symptoms, and the medication approach—anti-inflammatories, anti-vomiting, anti-diarrhea, dewormers, probiotics—plus prevention.
How to Relieve a Dog That Vomits from Carsickness
Carsickness triggers a range of physical reactions in dogs, including vomiting and drooling, signaling severe discomfort that needs prompt relief. Learn the causes of carsickness and the emergency measures to handle it.
Three Ways to Check If Your Dog Has Interdigital Dermatitis
Because a dog's toes are hidden, owners often miss foot infections until the interdigital dermatitis is severe. If treated early it heals fast, but delaying leads to worse outcomes. Today we introduce self-check methods for dog interdigital dermatitis.
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.
Symptoms and Treatment of Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats
If mild, stomatitis needs no drugs—just oral care and diet. Main symptoms: drooling, mouth ulcers, gum inflammation. Details below.