Barktown and Suds

[...] . Sarcoptic mite infestation, more than any other entity, is frequently misdiagnosed as Allergic Dermatitis by even very competent and experienced veterinarians.  Many veterinary dermatology [...]

[...] ) will have increased water intake. The only way to detect liver disease early is through blood tests -making another case for testing once or twice a year -in which elevated liver enzymes are [...]

[...] BEFORE proper, effective treatment begins. Expect laboratory work, skin scrapings and blood tests to be required to reach that diagnosis. If your dog is suffering from Chronic Dermatitis, all [...]

[...] anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) or other prescription pain medications. • Chronic kidney disease The cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known. Over time, the kidneys lose [...]

[...] ; Environmental, and finishing with the most challenging – Neurogenic Dermatitis. Environmental Dermatitis – Patients in this category are physically and nutritionally normal, but present [...]

[...] with the simplest – Environmental, and finishing with the most challenging – Neurogenic Dermatitis. Environmental Dermatitis – Patients in this category are physically and [...]

[...] Oil – many health benefits for dog health by Dr. Jeannie Thomason Fish oil has shown positive benefits in helping pets with disease as well as preventing some health problems. In recent years, [...]

[...] is eating a generic, commercial dry dog food; and on occasion, supplements may even show positive benefits in a dog eating a high quality diet. Many types of dermatological problems are avoided if [...]

[...] in their mouths. But it wasn’t until I looked back over that time that I noticed some subtle changes in my dogs. They were still generally healthy on the cooked, carb-loaded diet, but I noticed [...]

[...] , but Dakota’s heart and kidney disease were caught early when his guardian noticed subtle changes in his behavior. With an integrative veterinary approach and an emphasis on quality of life, [...]

[...] , chronic administration of cortisone medication or dietary fatty acid deficiency. Bacterial dermatitis rarely occurs spontaneously. Normal healthy skin has tremendous numbers of a variety of [...]

[...] and blood tests to be required to reach that diagnosis. If your dog is suffering from Chronic Dermatitis, all is not hopeless. Be persistent in trying to identify the cause and then pursuing a [...]