So… I’m guessing your dog is scratching? That’s usually the first reason that people think their dogs have allergies. Scratching dogs are not because of allergies all the time. Some of the time, yes, butt not all scratching dogs scratch due to allergies. ....
Let’s start with this: what is pet dandruff? Basically it’s dry skin. And what makes skin dry? Dryness. Dry food. Dry environment. Dry skin. Winter. What you really want to know is how to fix it and ultimately the fix comes from the inside. But first –...
We have a huge disconnect between humans and animals when it comes to flaky skin. Sometimes called dandruff. In humans, if we have flaky skin, we know what to do. We wash it. A lot. In animals, we are terrified to touch it, which makes it build up more. So we don’t...
Who are “they”? I’m going to define “them”. “They” are the group who don’t want cat owners to know what’s up with the bird flu. “They” make money misdirecting the public. “They” were very likely involved in making dog owners think grain free kibble caused heart...
It’s good common knowledge in humans that exposure to the sun helps our bodies make vitamin D. Vitamin D is needed for proper calcium metabolism, thus bone density and bone growth. Hormone production and fights depression. May fight cancer. There’s a good long list,...
These days, more and more dogs, younger and younger, are presenting with itch. It’s soooo frustrating. Pet owners want to know why. Let’s explore a few facets of this condition. First, a little history: What we learned in vet school (understand that I...
