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Very often when our dogs suffer an allergy it is said to be atopic. So what does this mean? Is it the same thing as an allergy? The answer is not simply yes or no.
Atopy is the genetic predisposition of an dog to produce high quantities of IgE in response to allergens in the […]
Does your dog suffer from seasonal allergies, and break out in hot spots, itchy skin or canine dermatitis?
With spring here, many of us are seeing the same symptoms and skin conditions appear as last year… after hoping they had gone for good. Now is the time to act so our dogs don’t […]
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 […]
We want to show you a real dog with a real problem that so many dogs experience. Meet Gus, son of Angela. Gus had been diagnosed with a thyroid problem and was losing his hair, and his skin was turning black. This picture below shows how widespread this disease had become.
Many dogs with this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alopecia is a very common condition in dogs and causes partial or complete hair loss. It can affect a dog’s skin, its endocrine system, its lymphatic system, and its immune systems. Alopecia can affect dogs of all ages, breed and gender, and is either gradual or acute.
Symptoms and Types
Alopecia is very noticeable, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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