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Is your Pit Bull biting, scratching, licking, and itching like crazy? Unfortunately, excessive scratching or itching may indicate an underlying skin issue. Pit Bulls have sensitive skin due to being naturally short-haired. Because of this, Pit Bull owners should take special precautions with their pup — like ensuring Fido doesn’t get a sunburn — in…

Dry dog ears can result in itching, infection, and/or scaly patches. It’s not uncommon so there’s no need to panic. BUT, it is important to get to the bottom of the underlying issue because a variety of factors can contribute to your dog’s dry ears. Not to mention, dry ears can be irritating and itchy,…

Is your dog constantly itching, scratching and/or developing inflamed sores on his or her skin? If so, he or she could be suffering from skin dermatitis.

Does your dog have dry, irritated and itchy skin? It can be quite frustrating and uncomfortable when it happens to us, humans, and although they can’t speak and express the same frustrations and concerns, dogs often experience dry skin issues, too.    Lucky for us, when we notice our skin is a bit dry, we…

Is your dog itchy, covered in red patches, or developing odd lesions or sores? The culprit could very well be canine dermatitis. It is very common for dogs of all breeds and ages to develop skin issues. There are different types of canine dermatitis including atopic dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, and hot spots. Knowing what type…

How do you know when it’s time to take your pet to a dog dermatologist? Some veterinarians will openly recommend visiting a specialist if they feel stumped about your dog’s condition. In other cases, you may have to make the decision on your own. I like to think that my regular veterinarian can handle everything…

Hot spots on dogs, also referred to as acute moist dermatitis, typically affect dogs’ heads, hips or chest area but there are really no boundaries. Hot spots can grow fast, going from bad to worse quicker than you can say—“Should I call the vet?” The reason hot spots on dogs often go from a 2…

From allergies to infections, there are a variety of reasons dog skin infections rear their ugly, and terribly itchy, head. One of the leading causes of skin infections are allergens in your dog’s diet or environment. Oftentimes, it’s not the allergy itself that causes the infection. Instead, it’s the fact that your dog can’t stop…

Itchy dry dog skin can be a serious source of discomfort for your pup, it can also indicate an underlying condition that requires treatment. Itching is the most common sign of dry dog skin, but other signs include noticeable hair loss, and/or flaky, scaly skin that may appear red or irritated. Most dogs with dry…