Is your furry friend constantly scratching, licking, or chewing their skin? An itchy pet can be a frustrating issue, but understanding the common causes and available treatments is the first step to providing relief. From parasites and allergies to secondary infections, a variety of factors can contribute to skin irritation in dogs and cats. Here on our Itchy Pets page, you'll find expert guidance on identifying the underlying issue, as well as solutions to soothe your pet's discomfort.
Is your furry friend constantly scratching, licking, or chewing their skin? An itchy pet can be a frustrating issue, but understanding the common causes and available treatments is the first step to providing relief. From parasites and allergies to secondary infections, a variety of factors can contribute to skin irritation in dogs and cats. Here on our Itchy Pets page, you'll find expert guidance on identifying the underlying issue, as well as solutions to soothe your pet's discomfort.
In this episode Dr Glenn and Ari discuss the common signs and causes of itchy skin in dogs. Listen to the episode via Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Youtube or our Help Centre.
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In this episode Dr Glenn and Ari discuss the common signs and causes of itchy skin in dogs. Listen to the episode via Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Youtube or our Help Centre.
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Red inflamed skin, scratching, biting and licking paws are all common signs of an allergic skin reaction. This reaction could be caused by direct contact with the grass or by inhaling grass particles. And treatment of grass allergies can be complicated!
Omega fatty acids are essential for your pet's health. In this video, Dr. Glenn explores the numerous benefits of Omega Oils for pets. He discusses the various supplements available and offers tips on how to choose the right omega product for your furry friend.
We have all seen it, and we have probably all had a giggle from it, when you scratch your dog’s tummy and they uncontrollably kick their back leg. But why do they do it? Is it hurting them? Is it mean? Is it an itch they can't scratch?
Hotspots, also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis or moist dermatitis is skin condition that affects dogs. Any dog can develop a hotspot but breeds with thick coats are more predisposed.
Just like us, our pets can suffer from allergies. An allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to a substance or allergen causing the body to react in an adverse way.
Omega oils contain essential fatty acids that are an important part of a well balanced diet. Most pets regular diets do not offer enough of the omega oils to be beneficial and therefore supplementation may be necessary.
