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From Dermoscent®: Importance of hygiene
Importance of Hygiene
Because skin care starts with a good hygiene, it is important to choose the right cleanser. Contrary to popular belief, it is recommended to bathe your pet (even cats) to maintain the beauty of their coat and skin health.
Virbac — Shaping the Future of Animal Health
Does your dog 🐶 suffer from allergies?
There are numerous reasons why the dogs and cats in our lives have itchy skin. Causes of itching include parasites (such as fleas and ticks), bacterial infections, and – one of the most common reasons – allergies.1
Why We Don’t Use Blood Tests for Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Mosquito Bite Hypersensitivity in 2 Cats
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Mosquito Bite Hypersensitivity in 2 Cats
Ringworm in a 1 month old mixed breed puppy
These are pictures of ringworm in a 1 month old mixed breed puppy (there were actually 3 puppies from the same litter who all presented for patchy hair loss without itching):
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) in an autoimmune disease that attacks the nasal planum (moist part of the nose) in dogs.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Cat
This poor cat had a tumor on its nose. When the mass was biopsied, it came back as Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).
Calcinosis Cutis in a Husky mix
This is Prince. Prince had a disease called calcinosis cutis, in which is body is making deposits of calcium that work their way out of the deep skin out through the surface of the epidermis, causing hair loss, secondary infections, and sometimes itching.
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From Dermoscent®: Importance of hygiene
Importance of Hygiene
Because skin care starts with a good hygiene, it is important to choose the right cleanser. Contrary to popular belief, it is recommended to bathe your pet (even cats) to maintain the beauty of their coat and skin health.
Virbac — Shaping the Future of Animal Health
Does your dog 🐶 suffer from allergies?
There are numerous reasons why the dogs and cats in our lives have itchy skin. Causes of itching include parasites (such as fleas and ticks), bacterial infections, and – one of the most common reasons – allergies.1
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Your Cat’s Healthy Skin and Coat
A cat’s skin and coat are among the most visible signs of health and vitality. The skin and coat are of vital importance to the body’s protective mechanisms against environmental assaults of all kinds: from infectious agents to temperature gradients. In addition, hair is of great aesthetic importance to owners and a source of great concern when it is not normal.
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Why We Don’t Use Blood Tests for Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Five Common Misconceptions about Immunotherapy
Does your pet have allergies? Are you treating with daily or monthly medications that help to control the itch, but only seem to help for the day (or month) that your pet takes them? Has your veterinarian or veterinary dermatologist recommended allergy testing and immunotherapy? Immunotherapy is a great option for many environmentally allergic pets, and is considered by many to be the gold-standard for long-term safety in allergy treatment. However, you (and possibly your veterinarian) may have some hesitations about immunotherapy, or questions about how well it works.