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Dog Food Allergies – How to Treat the Problem

Anggun Andy — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:46:22 +0000

Dog food allergies are rather difficult to distinguish from other allergies like atopy, etc., because the symptoms of food allergies tend to be similar to the symptoms of the other allergies. SYMPTOMS Despite there not being one outstanding symptom that would point us in the direction of food allergy, which makes diagnosis very difficult, there are some [...]

7 Ways to Eliminate Dog Dandruff

Anggun Andy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:00:59 +0000

This article examines dog dandruff and will suggest the 7 best ways to eliminate it, including prevention tips. So let’s get started! SYMPTOMS Dogs – like humans – are prone to dandruff, which is very similar in appearance as well. In most cases dandruff occurs when the skin cells die and start to flake off. Dandruff in [...]

Siberian Husky Specification

Anggun Andy — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:41:34 +0000

Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working sled dogs. The medium sized head is in proportion to the body, with a muzzle that is equal in length to the skull, with a well defined stop. The color of the nose depends upon the color of the dog’s coat. It is black in gray, tan or black [...]

Dog Skin Problems – How to Identify, Treat & Prevent Hot Spots on Dogs

Anggun Andy — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:54:12 +0000

Have you found some red, moist, sores or lesions on your dog? What does it mean? SYMPTOMS These are hot spots, which can best be described as an area of skin inflammation and infection that can be superficial or very deep. The spot or lesion on the dog’s skin will be red, moist painful sores, sometimes with [...]

What’s The Best Dog Shampoo?

Anggun Andy — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:37:19 +0000

Ever wonder how to sort through all the different types of dog shampoos? In this article I’ll talk about the 5 most important things you need to consider when buying a dog shampoo. There are hundreds of dog shampoo products and dog product manufacturers. Because of this, many dog owners find it difficult to choose one [...]

How to Get Rid of Canine Acne

Anggun Andy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:21:43 +0000

As humans we experience skin problems like acne at least once in our lives, but what most don’t realize is that we aren’t the only ones who need attention when it comes to annoying acne. Believe it or not, our dogs also have the tendency to develop what is commonly known as canine acne, a [...]

What Causes Dog Dermatitis & How to Help Your Hurting Hound

Anggun Andy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:42:34 +0000

What Causes Dog Dermatitis & How to Help Your Hurting Hound In this article, I’ll explore the causes of dog dermatits and suggest how to best help your dog from this annoying & irritating condition. —————————————————————- There are a lot of diseases that dogs are prone to and one of them is the infamous itching problem known as [...]

Dog Skin Care Secret #6

Anggun Andy — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:42:56 +0000

Check your dog’s skin regularly – yellow skin can indicate jaundice and blue skin can indicate heart problems. Here are other signs a dog’s skin can tell us: Dry skin and fur can indicate illness. Rashes can mean allergies. If you notice anything unusual with your dog’s skin, be sure to have your dog checked out by your veterinatian, who can make a [...]

Dog Skin Care Secret #5

Anggun Andy — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:35:45 +0000

Trim the hair around the pads to reduce the amount of debris that gets lodged between the pads to help avoid injuries. After walks or exercise run your fingers over and between your dog’s pads checking for stuck materials such as rocks, gum, thorns, glass, impacted snow/ice, etc. Do this and you’ll help save on vet bills down the line! Related PostsDog [...]

Dog Skin Care Secret #4

Anggun Andy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:50:44 +0000

Dogs can get sunburned too! Yes, pets that have exposed skin are subject to sunburn. Prevention is the best cure – you can use children’s nontoxic sunscreen to help avoid burns. In the case of sunburn, consult your veterinarian for topical ointment and make sure your pet is not also suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Provide [...]