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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 »
Natural Treatments on Skin Rashes and Hot Spots
Understanding the cause of your pet’s allergies and skin rashes will help you develope a treatment plan that goes beyond masking the symptoms to addressing the cause.
There is an interesting array of retail products, shampoos, creams and conditioners that make impressive claims to “fix” skin rashes or soothe and heal hotspots. This may well be the case, however, without making the necessary internal changes, these products will provide a temporary band aid, effectively masking the symptoms without addressing the actual cause of the issue. This is when a holistic approach to treatment becomes favorable.
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Hot Spots and Skin Rashes
Your pet can not tell you that an area is irritated and itchy. A hot spot is a skin rash. It can be a small red irritated sore or an open oozing wound. Most dog owners do not realize their pet is struggling with a skin problem till it becomes a major issue. Don’t wait for excessive licking, itching or a sore spot to begin. You can stop skin issues in their tracks if you simply check your dog over once a week looking for anything different. Learn how to do the once a week pet scan and how to prevent problems.
Is your dog casually scratching an area or is your dog aggressively scratching a certain spot like something is biting them? Is it to the point your canine can’t stop licking or itching a specific area? If your dog is going after the same spot in a similar fashion that you would try to swat biting mosquitoes, then that spot could become a hot spot. A hot spot is an irritated area that bacteria, fleas or mites have set up camp. It is an itchy patch that makes your canine uncomfortable. It can become an open sore. Read the rest of this entry »