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• Skin Fold Dermatitis

  Wrinkly dogs like Pugs are so cute. What’s not so cute? The skin disease that can result from improper care of the skin in those wrinkles. Skin fold dermatitis, which can also happen to… Full Article ›

• Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats

  Pyoderma is a skin infection that can cause itching, redness, crusts, pustules, a rash, and/or hair loss at the site of the infection, among other, grosser symptoms. Dogs and cats both can get the… Full Article ›

• Why Your Dog May Have Itchy Skin and How You Can Help Him

  Your dog's itchy skin could be an indication of skin allergies, as well as a sign of some diseases. And if your dog has itchy skin, he'll likely scratch, rub, lick or chew in an effort to relieve the… Full Article ›

• Seborrhea in Cats and Dogs

  Seborrhea is a general term used to describe skin and hair that is excessively flaky or greasy. While primary seborrhea is a rare inherited disease, most cases of seborrhea occur secondary to… Full Article ›

• 5 Signs It May Be Time to See a Veterinary Dermatologist

  Last 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 ›

• Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs

  Sebaceous adenitis is a hereditary disease that causes the sebaceous glands in a dog’s skin to become inflamed and die. Fortunately, in most cases it’s a largely cosmetic skin… Full Article ›

• My Pet Won't Stop Chewing, Scratching, and Licking His Skin. What's Going On?

  Licking, chewing, scratching, and self-biting are common symptoms in pets. Cats will lick excessively, sometimes biting out their fur in clumps or excoriating the skin about the head and face… Full Article ›

• Skin Cancer Risk in Animals: New Research Shows That Even Fish Get It

  Now that’s fishy. Researchers recently discovered that fish, like humans, can develop deadly forms of skin cancer.  “It’s the first time that skin cancer linked to UV… Full Article ›

• Uveodermatologic Syndrome in Dogs

  Uveodermatologic syndrome is a rare disease in which the dog’s immune system forms antibodies against its own pigment cells in the skin and light-sensing cells in the back of the eye. It causes… Full Article ›

• Atopic Dermatitis

  You 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 ›

• Top 10 Reasons Your Pet May Itch

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• What Does My Dog’s Skin and Fur Say About Her Health?

  Does a shiny coat really mean that your pooch is in prime condition? Good-looking hair and skin can be a sign of good general health — just as hair and skin problems can offer clues about… Full Article ›

• What's Causing Your Pet to Itch and Scratch

  Your pet normally has a thick, lustrous coat of fur. One day, you discover a bare or red spot on his leg and the skin looks sore. Even worse, your pet cannot stop biting, chewing and licking the… Full Article ›

• 5 Must-Know Facts About Skin Cancer and Pets

  As a veterinary oncologist, I meet many vigilant pet owners who want to know how they can keep their pets healthy and identify cancer early. Based on my professional experience, I've compiled… Full Article ›

• Scabies and Ringworm in Dogs and Cats: How to Spot, Treat and Prevent Them

  Skin diseases are common problems in dogs and cats. Many of these diseases are not contagious, but some can be transmitted to other pets or people. Two common contagious and easily transmissible skin… Full Article ›

• Pet Scoop: Stolen Horse Found 10 Years Later, Can Sharks Help Cure Skin Cancer?

  August 16, 2012: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›

• Atopy - An Allergic Skin Reaction

  You 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 ›

• Steer Clear of These Top 10 Pet Ailments

  As the chief veterinary officer of Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), I'm always thinking about ways to keep our pets healthier. And pet owners are an important part of this process. Recently, I… Full Article ›

• Scabby Pets Might Have Scabies

  Scratch, scratch, scratch. It drives us crazy when our pets are itchy, doesn’t it? It’s not just that the sound is annoying but that we know they must be miserable. There’s not much worse than an… Full Article ›

• Unmasking Melanoma in Pets

  With the summer season upon us, the Centers for Disease Control has started to issue warnings about sun safety to help protect Americans against sun-induced tumors such as melanoma. Since pets don’t… Full Article ›