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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Healing from hot spots became a priority when we adopted Mr. Boots, a 17-year-old domestic shorthair cat living under the house we bought. Mr. Boots was afraid of everyone and was covered with sores and bald spots. What are hot spots Hot spots are also known as pyotraumatic dermatitis. They can be caused by fleas,…
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Apps for pet owners can definitely make your life easier. Need assistance remembering to give Roxy her calming pills? When does Mr. Boots get his flea and tick preventative medicine? Do I need to schedule a vet visit for Bruno to get his rabies vaccine? If you are asking yourself questions like these, you may…
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Curicyn’s Wound Care Clay is the perfect product to have on hand if you have animals. Why? Because injuries and issues are always to be expected. This product is reliable, fast-acting, affordable, and non-toxic. In addition, it is easy to use. The Clay takes care of wounds and issues quickly so your animal can get back to doing…
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Does your dog have hot spots? Hot spots are an uncomfortable skin condition that can potentially affect any dog. They are more common during hot weather but can happen at any time. The official term for hot spots is acute moist dermatitis. Excessive moisture on the skin in any one area can cause hot spots and can…
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Do you own cattle? Have you noticed an outbreak of pink eye among them? Even if you notice a single cow or calf with pink eye, you need to address this problem right away. Pink eye spreads fast among cattle, so the sooner you act on pink eye in your cattle, the better off you’ll…
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Chickens are growing in popularity as the new backyard family pet. If you don’t already know someone with backyard chickens, sooner or later you will. According to Brinkley and Kingsley (2016), “over 13 million Americans are flocking to the backyard poultry scene.” In addition, U.S. cities are jumping on board and developing regulations to allow…
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What table foods are bad for dogs? In general, you shouldn’t feed your dog food from the table at all. But, if you are set on slipping them little bites of food, you need to know what could harm them. And, if you have a lot of people in your house, everyone needs to be aware…
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Poisonous plants for dogs and cats are all around us Poisonous plants for dogs and cats are all around us. For example, a common house or landscape plant can contain cardiac poisons, liver toxins, lung toxins, and nervous system poison. For this reason, a list of plants that can be potentially dangerous for your companion…
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