Pet Food Allergies
What are Food Allergies in Pets? Food allergies in cats and dogs are allergic responses to food that they have ingested. This isn’t like food allergies in humans, which may cause anaphylaxis shock, but instead usually presents with vomiting, diarrhoea, or with skin problems such as itching or recurrent infections. All of this is due […]
Pemphigus Foliaceus in Pets
What is Pemphigus Foliaceus? Pemphigus Foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disease that occurs when the immune system attacks normal, healthy cells and structures of the body, as if they are diseased cells that should be fought off. The immune system specifically targets the “links” between the cells of the skin, which results in blisters, pus-filled […]
Alopecia
Alopecia in Cats & Dogs: Alopecia is a fairly common condition in cats and dogs that results in large patches of partial or complete hair loss. This is different from regular shedding and moulting. In dogs, the condition can reflect problems in the skin, endocrine system, lymphatic system, and immune system. In cats, there are […]
Flea Allergic Dermatitis
What is Flea Allergic Dermatitis in Pets? Pets don’t have to be infested with fleas to develop Flea Allergic Dermatitis. A single flea can produce enough saliva to cause itching. Canine FAD is more likely to occur between the ages of 2 and 5, but can appear at any age, meaning it is important to […]
Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common allergic skin diseases in dogs, and thought to be a result of a dog’s skin barrier being ineffective, together with an exaggerated immune system response to environmental factors and/or other substances. This poor skin barrier allows bacteria, yeast, environmental allergens and other substances […]
How to Get Your Dog Used to Staying at Home Alone
Get Your Dog Used to Staying at Home Alone If you’ve bought a new puppy since 2020, you are in good company – over 3.2 million households have taken on a new pet since Covid-19 hit and lockdown restrictions were in place. Spending more time at home has probably meant you have built a very […]
