What causes hot spots on dogs?
Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) start when a dog repeatedly licks or chews one spot, breaking the skin and letting normal Staph bacteria explode. The...
Read moreHot spots (acute moist dermatitis) start when a dog repeatedly licks or chews one spot, breaking the skin and letting normal Staph bacteria explode. The...
Read moreFirst-line at home: 1 tsp plain canned pumpkin per 10 lb body weight twice daily, plus extra water (broth-flavored if needed) and a 15-30 minute...
Read moreFor mild diarrhea in an otherwise bright, eating dog: a 24-hour bland diet of boiled chicken + white rice (or boiled hamburger + plain canned...
Read moreMild early ear redness with no discharge can sometimes be managed with a vet-recommended ear cleaner (ketoconazole/Tris-EDTA based) twice weekly. But once you see brown/black/yellow...
Read moreMost common reasons are cold, fear/anxiety, excitement, pain, low blood sugar, generalized tremor syndrome (small white dogs), kidney disease (uremic toxins), and toxin exposure (xylitol,...
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