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Winter Care Tips for Dogs
Winter is cold, so people stay in, spending more time with dogs. It is a hard season for dogs—cold cuts outdoor time, and poor warmth causes chills and colds. For a happy winter, watch the dog's daily life and health. Here are winter dog-care tips.
Why Dogs Scratch Their Eyes Constantly
Constant eye-scratching usually means irritation—ingrown lashes, inflammation, a foreign body, or periorbital skin disease. Find the cause at a vet and always use an Elizabethan collar to stop the scratching.
My Dog Is Losing a Lot of Hair—What Could Be the Cause?
From the photo the dog is losing heavily. Causes include parasites, bacteria, eczema, fungal infection, or poor nutrition. A vet exam is needed to find the cause and treat specifically; be patient as it may take time.
My Alaskan Malamute has red skin around the lips extending to the nose — is it demodex, inflammatory skin disease, or eczema?
Redness around an Alaskan Malamute's mouth can have several causes: 1) allergy or irritation; 2) eczema or dermatitis; 3) parasitic infection such as demodicosis or scabies.
What are the harms of bathing a dog too often?
Frequent baths harm health. They strip the sebum barrier that protects skin from irritants and pathogens, lowering skin immunity and causing hair loss, itch, redness, and dander. They also dry and sensitize skin, triggering dermatitis or eczema needing long care. Too-frequent baths lower resistance, especially if not dried, causing chills or infection.
Something bit my dog’s belly; there are bumps near the urethra
Bumps on the belly and near the urethra are likely bacterial folliculitis and eczema, worsened by urine soaking near the urethra and damp floors. Insect or parasite bites can also cause itching and allergy. At home, use broad-spectrum pet anti-inflammatories, regular external deworming, and a skin spray; keep the area dry and watch 4-5 days, then treat 2-3 weeks if improving.
What happens if a dog sleeps in its own urine?
Sleeping in urine: urea and toxins irritate skin causing redness, itching, pain; moist skin breeds bacteria and parasites and eczema. The dog smells of urine and may be shunned. Long-term unhygienic rest can harm mental health (anxiety, depression, behavior issues).
What causes a dog to shed heavily in summer?
Summer shedding in dogs may be seasonal, adapting to the climate. Other situations can also cause shedding: first, poor nutrition — if the diet is unbalanced and lacks needed vitamins, minerals, or protein, shedding may result. Second, skin disease or parasite infection — fungal infection, eczema, or external parasites can also cause shedding. Third, wrong bathing methods — if the shampoo doesn't suit the dog's skin, it can irritate the skin and trigger shedding.
What are the symptoms of mite infection in dogs?
Dog mite infections cause severe itching and eczema; symptoms vary by type, skin redness, hair loss, or brown ear discharge and head shaking.
Why Does a Dog Have Skin Ulcers?
Skin ulcers can come from skin disease, parasite bites, injuries or allergies. Clean wounds promptly and see a vet if unsure of the cause.