This collection of Dog Dermatology articles has been curated for you by Freeport Veterinary Hospital. If you would like to talk to a veterinarian, please give us a call at 207-208-8508.
Is This Much Shedding Normal? When Hair Loss in Pets is Problematic
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An Integrative Approach to Skin Disease
With the weather warming and allergy season getting underway, there is no better time to talk about skin disease. Allergies in pets can be just as frustrating and difficult to deal with as allergies in people: what works for one individual may not work for another. All systems of medicine struggle with the treatment of allergies.
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What’s that Spot? Or, a Look at Lick Granulomas
That sound can even wake you in the middle of the night -- there is just something about a dog licking his paw or leg that immediately grabs your attention. You know something is wrong, but what is it? You don’t necessarily see any obvious signs of a problem...until you find a raw, pink area of skin. It can seem like this “boo-boo” crops up all of the sudden, and while the actual sore or wound could be caused by any number of issues, one common issue is a lick granuloma.
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