Allergies (13)
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5 Things That May Trigger Your Pet's Allergies
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 3, 2017It’s allergy season for humans, and many of us are carrying tissues and rubbing itchy, swollen eyes. But did you know that your pet could be suffering from allergies, too?Environmental allergens,… Full Article ›
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Cat Can't Stop Itching? It May Be Food Allergies
February 24, 2015Is your cat always scratching? Does he have scabs around his face and neck? Does he lick his paws excessively? Does he have recurrent ear infections? Although several medical conditions can cause… Full Article ›
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No More Itch: Managing Your Pet's Allergies
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, June 25, 2014There are few things worse than an itchy dog or cat — so uncomfortable, constantly licking and chewing at his paws and flanks, and rubbing his face on the sofa or carpet to try to relieve… Full Article ›
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Ten Steps to a Successful Veterinarian Visit for Skin Problems
May 5, 2014The cause of skin problems can be a bit of a mystery, and you and your veterinarian will have to work together to solve it. Your veterinarian is the detective, but you hold many important clues… Full Article ›
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Chronic Ear Infection in Dogs and Cats
March 7, 2014Chronic ear infections may involve bacterial or yeast overgrowth in the external, middle, or inner ear. Chronic infection can permanently damage the ear canal and cause pain,… Full Article ›
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Atopy - An Allergic Skin Reaction
March 7, 2014You want your pet to look good and feel good. But if he’s suffering from atopy — an allergic skin reaction – neither is the case. The itching can make your dog or cat miserable, and redness,… Full Article ›
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Atopic Dermatitis
March 6, 2014You want your pet to look good and feel good. But if he’s suffering from atopic dermatitis — an allergic skin reaction – neither is the case. The itching can make your dog or… Full Article ›
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Chronic Ear Infections (Chronic Otitis) in Cats
February 21, 2014Chronic otitis is basically a long-lasting ear infection that can affect any cat, causing itchy, painful ears. Quite a few things can cause the disease — parasites, allergies, growths, and… Full Article ›
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Oral Immunotherapy: Good News for Treating Allergies in Pets
By Dr. Ian Spiegel VMD, MHS, DACVD, January 14, 2013Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the term used to describe environmental (indoor and/or outdoor) allergies. It is a common problem in dogs and cats that can cause a significant amount of misery in… Full Article ›
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Can an Allergic Person Live With a Cat?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 9, 2012Q. My 11-year-old daughter desperately wants a cat. She’s a good student and a responsible kid, and we’re running out of reasons to say no. But her stepdad is allergic to cats, and… Full Article ›
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Food Allergies in Pets
December 7, 2011Just as people can be allergic to certain foods, so can pets. A food allergy in a dog or cat results most typically from a protein in the food. Food allergies most commonly cause skin issues in dogs… Full Article ›
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Chronic Otitis/Chronic Ear Infection in Dogs
November 22, 2011Chronic otitis is basically a long-lasting ear infection that can affect any dog, causing itchy, painful, smelly ears. Quite a few things can cause the disease — parasites, allergies,… Full Article ›