A medicated shampoo may be recommended to treat conditions like dry skin, greasy skin or infections. An itch-soothing spray or topical cream can be used to relieve smaller areas of skin irritation. For pets predisposed to skin disease, a prescription diet can help strengthen the skin barrier ...
SUMMERANIMAL healthDOGSHEALTH of catsCLIMATOLOGYHUMIDITYENVIRONMENTAL impact analysisSkin conditions occur more frequently in summer months, either as the result of the hotter and more humid weather, or environmental factors such as exposure to grass awns. Increased time outside can increase these risks...
Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors: Medications like Tacrolimus (Protopic) and Pimecrolimus (Elidel) suppress the immune response in the skin and are used for conditions like eczema. They are often recommended when corticosteroids are not suitable.
In comparison to dogs, cats typically require less care for their coats and skin. Dermatologic treatments in cats are much less common than in dogs. By performing a weekly brushing, you will be familiar with your cat’s coat and skin and will be more likely to catch any potential cat skin...
1- 8 oz Bottle of NuVet Soothing Skin Spray Regular Price $9.49AutoShip Simple Auto Delivery About the Product Mild skin conditions may result when the skin is scratched by brush and bramble or from insects bites. Sensitivities may develop if bacteria or fungus enters the exposed skin. The pe...
A possible direct link between the two conditions remains a matter of speculation, but this case report provides the first description of FSFS associated with multicentric follicular lymphoma. Thus, multicentric follicular lymphoma should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cats presenting with ...
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The symptoms of flea infestations and skin conditions can sometimes be interrelated, particularly if your pet suffers from a flea allergy, making a home diagnosis confusing. If your pet doesn’t respond to flea treatment, a veterinary examination is necessary to determine the reasons for her itchin...
Although much remains unknown about feline dermatology, one thing is certain: Many skin conditions are related to internal disease. Facial herpes. When it comes to skin disease, cats are not just small dogs. This was a key point from a presentation on skin disease in cats by Candace A. Sou...
Itchy skin conditions are high on the list of problems pet owners bring to veterinarians. Approximately 10 percent of cats and dogs suffer from some type of allergy.