Category Archives: Allergies

Shedding

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My cat sheds – horribly. I have to vacuum daily. Is there a product, food – that will limit the hair loss? The shedding of a cat’s coat is a natural process that allows a new coat to grow. The amount and frequency of coat that is shed often depends upon their health and diet. […]

Holiday Feast of Pet Friendly Treats

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What could possibly be better then those special dinners of turkey, ham, stuffing and pumpkin pie. These are all delicious foods that we love to share with our pets during the holidays, but our scrumptious recipes could turn an otherwise yummy treat into something, well…quite messy. Not only can food be the issue for digestive […]

Ear Infections

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The reoccurrence of a dog’s ear infection is not surprising. In the battle for pet health, topical medications and antibiotic treatments are weapons which can help win a battle, but will most likely fail to win the war. They do not address the underlying cause, which is the existence of an environment favorable to the […]

The Itchy Pet

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While shedding and itching are typical signs of an allergic condition, you should be aware that clinical allergy testing is an expensive and potentially traumatic experience for your dog, without any guarantee of conclusive results. A typical course of allergy testing involves injecting a variety of allergens into the skin to see if they provoke […]