General Dermatitis, often referred to as hot spots on dogs, is a very frequent problem found in dogs. It proves challenging to take care of, as there may be many causes of hot spots on dogs. Signs of hot spots on dogs range from reddening of the skin to extreme, persistent open sores with thickening [Read the Rest...]
Allergic dermatitis is possibly the most prevalent skin disease that affects man’s best friend. “Atopic Dermatitis,” also called atopy, is the scientific term for allergies. Allergic dermatitis is a genetic disorder in which a dog becomes sensitized to external proteins referred to as allergens. In non-allergic pets, these allergens produce no symptoms. In dogs with [Read the Rest...]
Skin problems in dogs can occur for many reasons. In this series we will highlight known causes, common problems, and explore both conventional and holistic treatments for skin problems in dogs. Fleas, Demodicosis (red mange), dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, itchy, dry skin, hot spots as well as other skin problems can make life miserable for your [Read the Rest...]
Wondercide has helped many people with reports of ticks, tick bites, and information on how to kill and repel ticks. Ticks are not actually insects but arachnids, closely related to mites, spiders, and scorpions. They are divided into two groups, hard-bodied ticks and soft-bodied ticks. Both groups of ticks are capable of spreading diseases such [Read the Rest...]
Heartworm prevention is on the minds of most pet owners and most veterinarians sell them on fear. Holistic Vets warn against conventional
To remove a tick is thought to be a simple process, done by pulling the tick from the bite site. However, precautions should be taken.
What are Ear mites? Ear mites in dogs and cats are tiny, spider like creatures that invade the ear canal and feed on skin debris. The ears can have a dark, wax like substance which is a clear sign of ear mites. They often prefer cats as their hosts, but dogs are not immune to [Read the Rest...]
The dog ear is similar to human ears. There are three main components: outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer “flap” of the ear is called the pinna, and is the section of the ear that receives and traps sound waves. Some dogs have prick ears which stand erect all the time, some [Read the Rest...]
People refer to topical flea and tick control products in some of the following ways, but they all mean the same thing: a toxic, systemic chemical being applied to your dog or cats neck, enters their blood stream and stays there. When fleas, ticks and mosquitoes bite them, they ingest the poison in your pets [Read the Rest...]
Why should we avoid hazardous products in our healthy homes? For the obvious reasons of course, the health and safety of our family and companion animals. Did you know the use of hazardous products (also referred to as toxic chemicals) in your “healthy home” indirectly costs billions per year? It’s been estimated that hazardous products [Read the Rest...]
