Pet articles

July 31, 2025 Disease, Skin, Symptoms

My dog's skin is inflamed and itchy, and he won't stop scratching himself

Up to 15% of dogs are affected by atopic dermatitis, in which an environmental allergen/s triggers a persistent itch. Self-mutilation and secondary infection are usually what send pet owners to the vet looking for answers.

March 1, 2024 General, Skin

The canine skin and coat

Your dog's skin and coat

March 1, 2024 General, Skin

The feline skin and coat

Your cat's skin and coat system

September 29, 2023 Disease, Skin

Mange in cats

My cat is scratching relentlessly and has begun to lose patches of fur. She looks pretty unhappy. What can I do?

August 31, 2023 Disease, Skin

Mange in dogs

My young dog's fur is falling out - it started on her face and around her eyes. She's not scratching a lot, but is feeling under the weather. What could it be?

June 30, 2022 General, Skin, Symptoms

Seasonal allergies in pets

My dog is scratching and biting his skin more than usual, sneezing and has watery eyes - and it's only the beginning of the season!

January 31, 2022 General, Skin

Understand the life cycle of fleas

How can I get rid of my pet's fleas once and for all?

December 1, 2021 Disease, Skin

Eosinophilic granuloma complex in dogs and cats

My cat has a strange sore - almost like a fever blister - on her upper lip

August 31, 2020 Disease, Skin

My pet lost a patch of fur and developed a massive sore overnight. It looks like a burn wound.

Hotspots (Acute moist dermatitis or moist eczema)

July 31, 2020 Disease, Skin

Acral lick granuloma

My pet does not stop licking his leg and has a huge sore where he licks

November 30, 2017 Disease, Illness, Skin

I found a lump on my animal's skin. Is it cancer?

Lumps and Bumps in your Pet

July 31, 2017 Breeding, General, Lifestyle, Skin

My Boerboel with its long tail really looks strange. I much prefer a Boerboel with a short tail.

Tail Docking in dogs - Why we as vets do not routinely do it anymore