Spring and summer bring colorful gardens, lush pastures, and long sun-filled days. Unfortunately, for many of us, it also brings plenty of rain and humidity, which means rain rot season. Dermatophilosis – commonly called rain rot or rain scald – is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection in horses and cattle (and even dogs, where…
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It’s a familiar tale for pet owners. You’re trying to trim your dog’s nails and you clip a bit too much off. Suddenly, there’s blood on the floor. Then your dog jumps away, then runs away, and before you know it, your room looks like a crime scene. Dogs’ toenails are composed of two parts…
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The great outdoors can be fun for cats, but it’s also the home to many creatures that can wreak havoc on their health. Insects and arachnids can be hosts to parasites and diseases that can make your beloved furry family members sick or, at the very least, itchy and uncomfortable. Whether your cat lives primarily…
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Knowing the signs of a highly contagious infection like pink eye (conjunctivitis) can make all the difference to keeping your herd in optimal health. A pink eye outbreak can significantly decrease weight gain and milk production and result in loss of value in sale or show animals (in cases that result in disfiguration and/or blindness).…
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April is National Pet First Aid Awareness month, making it the perfect time to review your family’s plan for veterinary emergencies. That way, you’ll be prepared if your dog or cat ends up with a laceration or bleeding wound, broken limb, burn, bite, or sting. First and foremost, make sure you have a pet first…
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How to train a kitten not to scratch is one of the first things a new kitten owner often asks. In fact, scratching can be one of the most irritating and costly habits that a cat can have. It is important to understand that this behavior is completely normal and your kitty does not understand…
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Taking care of a puppy can be fun but also scary. Your pup will be excited and anxious about his new home. Thus, it is up to you to make him feel safe and comfortable. There are various things you can do to make him feel at home. Be patient Being patient is one of…
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Dogs with itchy paws are relatively common. Even though dogs do groom themselves, a dog licking, biting, and chewing their paws excessively is probably experiencing something that is making them itchy, uncomfortable, and anxious. Consequently, itchy paws can lead to dry, cracked, or yeast-infected paws and is one of the reasons people take their dogs…
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Conjunctivitis in dogs is an itchy inflammation of the eye and is relatively common. Consequently, it is one of the top reasons people take their dog to the veterinarian. However, oftentimes you can treat it easily at home. What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis occurs when the conjunctiva, which is the tissue that coats the eye and…
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Dogs with skin allergies top the list for reasons people take their fur-babies to the veterinarian. Skin allergies can cause a range of symptoms including rashes, sores, bumps, blisters, scabs, scaling (dandruff), hair loss, and irritated, itchy, or discolored skin. These symptoms can lead to excessive licking, scratching, biting, and chewing. Most skin allergies in…
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