Skin Care (19)
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Why Does My Dog... Smell When He’s Wet?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 15, 2012If you’ve ever been in a car with a wet dog, you’ve probably been tempted to drive with your head out the window. When your dog isn’t bathed or groomed on a regular basis,… Full Article ›
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5 Must-Know Facts About Skin Cancer and Pets
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, May 11, 2012May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it isn't just humans who need to be concerned about the pitfalls of too much sun exposure. As a veterinary oncologist, I meet many vigilant pet… Full Article ›
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5 Signs It May Be Time to See a Veterinary Dermatologist
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 15, 2012Last night I had dinner with my area's most illustrious veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Allison Flynn, DVM. She lectures for all of the biggies, and holds court at our local veterinary… Full Article ›
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Springtime Allergies: How They Can Affect Your Pet
By Denise Maher, Apr 10, 2012Sniffly, scratchy, wheezy . . . and grumpy. That essentially sums up what spring can mean for a lot of allergy sufferers across the country. But what about our pets? Can four-legged family… Full Article ›
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Will Adding Oil to My Dog's Diet Cure His Itching?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 25, 2012Q. My dog seems to be scratching himself more. He's already on lamb-and-rice food. Will adding oil to his diet help? A. Adding a veterinarian is the only thing that can truly help. Your dog… Full Article ›
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What Does My Cat’s Skin and Fur Say About Her Health?
By Nora Zelevansky, Mar 15, 2012If kitties could talk, what would they say? “More pets on the belly, please!” Or maybe: “Bring on the catnip!” All kidding aside, if felines did speak our language, it… Full Article ›
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Should We Worry About Our Cat's Acne?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 27, 2012Q. Our cat gets what look like pimples on her chin. Is this anything we should worry about? A. No, you don’t need to worry about it, but you should take steps to address the problem… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Lick and Chew His Feet?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 19, 2012Plenty of owners observe this common behavior in their dogs and wonder if they should be concerned. In some cases, dogs will gently but insistently lick one or both paws, but other canines will go so… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Lick His Wounds?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 27, 2012If you lacked opposable thumbs and didn’t have access to cleansers and disinfectants, you’d probably lick yourself clean after an injury, too. That’s what canine tongues and… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Lick Her Wounds?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 6, 2012If you lacked opposable thumbs and didn’t have access to cleansers and disinfectants, you’d probably lick yourself clean after an injury, too. That’s what cat tongues and saliva… Full Article ›
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My Dog Has Odd Lumps. When Should I Worry?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Oct 28, 2011Q. My old dog has a few little lumps. The first couple of times they turned up, I took him to the vet, but she said they weren’t anything to worry about, that they were… Full Article ›
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My Pet Is Limping. What Should I Do?
Sep 19, 2011When it comes to pets, few sights are as heartbreaking as seeing a pet suffering from leg pain. Whatever form it takes — be it hobbling, staggering or limping — prompt veterinary… Full Article ›
