Results for: dog allergy
Allergies
GENERAL DESCRIPTION An allergy is simply a reaction the body has to a protein called an allergen. Most allergens that affect pets are from pollen, other animal dander, plants and insects. When the body is exposed to one of the many allergens, the immune system reacts or in most c...
Allergic Dermatitis
itching, scratching, redness, hair loss, allergy, fleas, skin, red scab, dermatitis...
Allergies
I do not know if my dog has mange or some type of allergy. Can mange make a dog sick, to where he can throw up a few times a day? Thank you....
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
rash, hair loss, red skin, itching, scratching, chewing, flea, fleas, flea saliva, dermatitis...
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
... GENERAL DESCRIPTION Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the number one cause of itching in dogs. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Interestingly, dogs are not allergic to the actual flea itself; it is their saliva that causes such an itching festival. Your dog does ...
Fleas on Dogs or Puppies
...l parasites that feed off the blood of your adult dog or puppy. Fleas are not only an annoying problem for dogs and owners, they also cause diseases such as allergies, anemia and tapeworms. Fleas can bee seen crawling on your dogs skin (particularly the belly) or jumping on...
Hives for Cats
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Hives (urticaria) and a swollen face (angioedema) are common results to an allergic reaction. Small bumps will appear all over the skin and often the hair will be standing up over the swelling areas. When the body is exposed to one of the many allergens out t...
Allergic Dermatitis
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Allergic Dermatitis is described as the inflammation of the skin due to an allergic reaction from a triggering source. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) There are many causes for allergic dermatitis, all stemming from allergens that are consu...
Hives Dogs
...e. Hives can be itchy, so you may notice your dog scratching at the hives or rubbing the face. This is not usually a life threatening situation, but you should seek veterinarian care as soon as possible. If you are not near a hospital, you can give your dog some Benadryl to combat the swelling, ...
Fleas on Cats and Kittens
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Fleas are small, flat, wingless, external parasites that feed off the blood of your adult cat or kitten. Fleas are not only an annoying problem for cats and owners; they also cause diseases such as allergies, anemia and tapeworms. Fleas can bee seen crawling on your cat...
Program
...duct called Program®, which is a tablet your dog or cat can take monthly. It also comes in an injectable form your veterinarian can give your cat every 6 months. One preventative called Sentinel® mixes Lufenuron with Milbemycin, which is used to prevent heartworm and other parasiti...
Interceptor
...rinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Interceptor® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. HOW IT WORKS: Interceptor®’s active ingredient is Milbemycin and is effective against internal parasites such as roundworms,...
Sentinel
...rinarian may prescribe lower doses daily to treat dogs with mange. Always give Sentinel® after a full meal to ensure adequate absorption. HOW IT WORKS: Sentinel® contains Milbemycin Oxime, which is effective against internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipw...
Insulin
... is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps convert your pet’s food into energy by allowing the uptake of sugar by cells. By allowing this uptake and use of sugar, insulin decreases the blood glucose concentrations i...
Otitis Media (Inner Ear Infection)
...CAUSE(S) There are many reasons for your dog’s ear to become infected, however with a middle or inner ear infection is it usually the result of an outer ear infection that has moved farther in the ear. Some of the most common causes for an external ear infection are the following:...
Otitis Externa (Ear Infection)
...ne of the most common types of infections seen in dogs.