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Hair Loss in Dogs
Seasonal shedding occurs naturally but scratching and excessive hair loss can indicate parasites or certain diseases and should be treated before infection sets in. A few of the most common reasons for hair loss in dogs are discussed below.
Flea Allergy
Just one flea bite can cause a reaction in some dogs allergic to flea saliva. Fleas may be hard to detect, particularly on dark haired dogs, but when skin inflammation occurs around the base of the tail, fleas are a suspicion. Flea bites cause itching of the entire body and can lead to infection. The best treatment is prevention in the form of a high quality topically applied flea control. Read the rest of this entry »
Treatment for Your Dog
Some dogs are prone to hot spots, also known as acute moist pyoderma. A dog with a hot spot skin infection is prone to an oozing discharge, skin redness and pain.
Technically known as acute moist pyoderma, a dog’s hot spots can be very difficult to treat and heal. These often chronic canine skin infections can affect dogs of all breeds and ages.
Healing a dog’s hot spot can be a difficult task and the redness, inflammation, oozing and discharge from the hot spot can last for weeks, or even months. The dog will often lick the hot spot, making the skin infection and overall situation even worse in many cases.
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Treat Dog Hot Spots
If your canine friend suddenly developed a bald spot he’s not showing signs of old age but is suffering from a form of dermatitis which is commonly referred to as hot spots. A hot spot is an area of irritation and inflammation. Hot spots are characterized by circular patches of hair loss that develop. A hot spot may be the result of fleas or an allergic reaction to dust, a particular food, household cleaner or other substance. Hot spots may also occur as the result of a pet’s own aggressive grooming habits. For example, the animal may bite, chew or pull out his own hair. When a pet behaves in this manner it is usually due to stress or another underlying cause. Read the rest of this entry »
Dog Hot Spots Be Gone
Major depression is one of the biggest joy stealers in life. The most severe category of clinical depression, major depression can be triggered by any of three causes .
First, a major trauma in your life can set off a major depression. A severe loss like the death of a loved one, a divorce, a job loss, or other significantly dramatic life experience can start an episode of major depression. or setback or other trauma can trigger a major depression.
Second, you can develop major depression slowly over time if you experience a number of personal disappointments or life problems.
Third, you can simply manifest major depression seemingly out of nowhere. This happens when you develop a chemical imbalance in your brain function. Genetics can also be a cause of this type of depression. Read the rest of this entry »