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How to Fix Smelly Dog Paws
Many dog owners notice a foul odor from their dog's paws and wonder if dogs can get "athlete's foot." Paw odor is actually common in dogs. This article explains why dog paws smell and how to treat and prevent the problem.
What to Do When Dog Interdigital Dermatitis Won’t Heal
Interdigital dermatitis that will not heal is often from the wrong medicine or poor care during treatment, so the medicine does not work and the condition worsens. Here is the correct approach.
How to Treat Dog Interdigital Dermatitis at Home (and Is It Easy?)
Interdigital dermatitis is a skin disease from bacterial or mite infection. Treated promptly, it recovers quickly. Here is how to treat it at home and which medicines to use.
Can Dog Interdigital Dermatitis Heal on Its Own?
The medical name for dog interdigital dermatitis is interdigital pyoderma, caused by fungi, bacteria, mites, and more. Without timely treatment it will not heal on its own and may worsen. Here is what owners should know.
Pharyngitis in Cats and Dogs
Pharyngitis in cats and dogs is inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa or deeper tissues. Its clinical signs are drooling, difficulty swallowing, and a swollen, sensitive throat. It is especially common in short-faced dog breeds because their long soft palates or everted saccules cause reflux of food or water. Here is a detailed look at its causes, signs, and treatment.
Yes, Dogs Can Get Pharyngitis Too
Dogs are popular family pets, and their numbers keep growing. But dogs have weaker resistance and are greedy eaters, so inflammations like pharyngitis are common. Here is what every owner should know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dog pharyngitis.
Dog Laryngitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Dog laryngitis is fairly easy to diagnose through palpation and auscultation. Pressing the throat triggers a sensitive cough, and listening reveals narrowing sounds or rales. Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, clearing mucus, relieving cough, and providing good nursing care.
What to Do When Your Dog Keeps Licking Its Interdigital Dermatitis
A dog with interdigital dermatitis licks from itch and pain, but licking stops healing and worsens it. How should owners respond? Here is the guidance.
What Causes Interdigital Dermatitis in Dogs
Red, inflamed, pustule-filled toes mean interdigital dermatitis — a common dog skin disease also called interdigital pyoderma. Many infections cause it, but a damp environment is the common thread. Here are the details.
How to Prevent and Treat Cat and Dog Ringworm
Whether cat or dog, ringworm harms more than the pet — it is highly contagious and can pass between animals and people. It takes a long time to cure and disrupts daily life. Owners must take prevention seriously. Here is how.