Hot spots are one of the most frustrating skin conditions in dogs – itchy and painful for dogs, and very concerning for dog parents! These raw, moist, and downright scary-looking skin lesions are caused by an overgrowth of bacteria on the skin that eventually leads to infection. Hot spots usually show up on the head, […]
All About Atopy: Inhalant Allergies In Pets
Poor Gracie, a 2-year old West Highland White Terrier, was itching all over. Some nights she stayed awake almost all night scratching at her skin and ears, and her formerly snow-white feet were beginning to stain a reddish-brown color from constantly being licked and chewed. She didn’t have fleas or any apparent skin infection, and […]
Living With Pet Allergies
After growing up around animals my entire life, I had no idea I was allergic to guinea pigs until my first year of veterinary technician school. After handling a guinea pig in one of my classes for all of 5 minutes, my throat tightened, my eyes got itchy and watery, and I was struggling to […]