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What Is Dog Folliculitis?
Folliculitis means inflamed hair follicles. Professionally, bacteria infect the follicle and the body inflames the spot to self-repair. Mild cases go unnoticed; most are a tug-of-war needing meds.
What Skin Diseases Can Cause Shedding in Dogs?
If your dog rubs everywhere and sheds more than usual, beware — it may have a skin disease. Here we explain which skin diseases shedding can signal.
What Kinds of Parasites Do Dogs Get?
For dogs, parasites split into internal and external. With low immunity many parasites are easy to catch; below is a summary of common dog parasites for clearer distinction.
Pros and Cons of Shaving Your Dog
Summer comes and many owners worry the dog is too hot, shaving even to the skin. Is this right? Does it affect health? Does a puppy's shaved coat grow back thicker?
Why Is My Dog Losing Fur on Its Tail?
Why does a dog lose fur in patches on the tail? Tail hair loss can also be caused by parasites - especially in big-tailed dogs with thick, dense coats, where poor grooming and cleaning can lead to infestations.
Why Dogs Shed Daily Yet Never Go Bald
Let's see why dogs never go bald. 'They have too much hair to run out' or 'it grows fast' is too shallow - here's the real reason they shed like snow yet stay full-coated.
How to Deal with Dog Tear Stains
Tear stains are a beauty killer for dogs; even a pretty dog can't withstand two streaks. Tear stains, the pain of countless owners - how do they form and how to remove them?
Dogs Can Go Bald in Middle Age Too
Not all hair loss comes from skin disease. Let's look at why dogs go bald and which kinds you can actually fix.
A Complete Guide to Dog Skin Diseases
Skin problems peak in spring and summer and can stem from diet, environment or weak skin resistance. This guide covers nine typical conditions, from mange and ringworm to pyoderma and endocrine hair loss, with their causes and signs.
Should You Shave a Dog in Summer?
Hot summer comes and owners think of a cool new look for their furry dog. What are the harms of shaving and the right way to do it?