Tag: Dog Skin Allergies
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What are Mites and Mange in Dogs and Cats
What are mites? Mites are microscopic creatures that resemble miniature spiders. Among the mites species that attack cats and dogs, are members of the Sarcoptic mange mites (family Sarcoptidae), which burrow under the skin. Demodex mites (family Demodicidae) are parasites that live in or near the hair follicles of mammals, including humans. Cheyletiella mites look…
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Golden Retrievers Suffer from Skin Conditions too!
Golden Retrievers are stunning dogs to look at; this good sized dog’s coat is rich with threads of sun yellow, bright white, and of course, shining gold. Bred as gundogs, and with an intelligence that shows in everyday tasks as well as at work, these beautiful beasts really are top dog. Retrievers are also clever…
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Gunner the Dog Grows New Fur & Gets Rid of his Black Skin
Read about how Dermagic has helped this dogs black skin disappear! By Dr Adelia Ritchie – Dermagic Founder. Gunner had surgery back in 2011, and after the surgical shaving, his hair never came back and his skin became blackened. So Gunner’s mom Stacy ordered DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion and started massaging it into his skin…
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Hot Spots, Rashes and Dog Skin Irritations
One of the most common medical complaints in dogs and cats is the familiar "Hot Spot” — also called "acute moist dermatitis.” There are many causes of hot spots, including allergies and parasites, but the common factor is infection, whether bacterial, fungal, or yeast (another type of fungus). A hot spot can appear anywhere on…
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Why Avoid Steroids for Temporary Relief for Pet Skin Conditions..
Read why it is better to target the source of your pets skin condition, rather than masking the symptoms. Why Not Steroids? Corticosteroid drugs, called "steroids" for short, are potent chemical substances that can reduce swelling and inflammation quickly. Common corticosteroid drugs used to treat skin issues in dogs include cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisolone and prednisone.…
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Dog Skin Allergies
It is very common for our pets to suffer from skin allergies. These can be caused by a number of factors including mould spores, food, plastic food dishes, carpets and pet beds. In some cases our pets can suffer from several allergies at once, making it harder to pin point the causes. Pet skin allergies…