Truth be known, there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic breed of dog, although some dogs may be less allergenic than others. A dog’s hair, skin and saliva can trigger an allergy in susceptible people and the trigger varies from person to person. It is thought that dogs who have a continuously growing coat […]
Shedding of hair is absolutely normal for most cats, provided that they continue to maintain a normal hair coat. Things that can increase hair turnover (more shedding): Poor diet Inflammation due to allergies (fleas/food/environmental: make sure you use a good flea control regularly as fleas are the most common allergy) Bacterial or yeast skin infections […]
Following on from our last post that listed the reasons why dogs get itchy, our vets now have some tips for helping you manage your itchy patient, even at home. How can I help my itchy dog? It’s a good idea to read our first post to help you identify the reason why your dog […]
Have you noticed your best mate itching more frequently or scratching non-stop at their skin, ears, paws or bum? Here’s our Vets’ take on the most common causes for scratchy, irritable skin. Why is my dog itchy? There are many reasons dogs itch all the time. Sometimes it’s for pure, blissful relief: just like us, […]
Following on from our last post that listed the reasons why cats get itchy, our vets now have some tips for helping you manage your itchy patient, even at home. How can I help my itchy cat? It’s a good idea to read our first post to help you identify the reason why your cat […]
Have you noticed your cat to be itching more frequently or scratching non-stop at their skin, ears, paws or bum? Here’s our Vets’ take on the most common causes for scratchy, irritable skin. Why is my cat itchy? There are many reasons for cats to scratch. Sometimes it’s for pure, blissful relief: just like us, […]