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If your pup’s growing pains include a case of dog acne, we’ve got a solution for you! Learn to spot the signs and treat puppy acne naturally.

Is your dog constantly itching, scratching or even developing inflamed sores on their skin? It could be atopic dermatitis! Learn how to identify and treat this common canine disease.

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,…

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…