Flea & Tick Prevention for Cats
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Don’t wait until your home and pet become infested with fleas to try to get them under control. This is Florida so fleas are out there, and they become even …
Skin Conditions
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
The National Asthma and Allergy Foundation has a good reason to declare May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. This is peak season for both people and pets to develop symptoms for both conditions. Although the awareness campaign …
Most Common Pet Skin Issues
Pet parents worry that their furry companions may have fleas if they constantly scratch themselves. But these pesky critters aren’t the only things that can cause itchiness. Your dog or cat could have some other common skin disorder. Veterinarians commonly …
Skin and Coat Health for Dogs
An important part of maintaining a healthy dog is ensuring he or she has a healthy skin and coat. The amount of care your dog needs will vary, but all dogs need a good grooming regimen. Healthy coat appearance: A healthy …
Healthy Skin
The general condition of your dog’s skin and coat are good indicators of its health. A healthy coat should be shiny and smooth, not brittle or coarse, and healthy skin should be supple and clear, not greasy, flaky or bumpy. …
Flea-free Environment
Pet owners should appreciate how easy it is to control fleas now, compared to how it used to be. Pet owners used to have to spray their pets with topical chemicals every day, dip them in diluted insecticides every week, …
Skin & Coat Health for Cats
A cat’s skin and coat are among the most visible signs of health and vitality. The skin and coat are of vital importance to the body’s protective mechanisms against environmental assaults of all kinds: from infectious agents to temperature gradients. …
How Nutrition Affects Your Dog’s Skin & Coat
Nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals play important roles in the skin and coat health of dogs. The purpose of skin and hair is to prevent things from leaving (such as water or heat) or entering (such as …