Allergies (13)
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5 Things That May Trigger Your Pet's Allergies
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mon Apr 03 10:35:28 EDT 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
Tue Feb 24 16:04:00 EST 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, Wed Jun 25 11:45:00 EDT 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
Mon May 05 17:20:22 EDT 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
Fri Mar 07 17:14:48 EST 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
Fri Mar 07 16:18:22 EST 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
Thu Mar 06 14:47:59 EST 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
Fri Feb 21 12:04:51 EST 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, Mon Jan 14 07:35:00 EST 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, Thu Feb 09 01:48:00 EST 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
Wed Dec 07 21:10:11 EST 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
Tue Nov 22 20:24:47 EST 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 ›