Blepharitis is a condition characterized by inflammation and crust or scales around the eyes and eyelids, as well as other superficial symptoms in this area. It can occur not only in humans, but nonhuman primates, and many other mammals such as dogs and cats....
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The yeast in these ingredients is not the same type of yeast that causes infections. Unless your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog with a specific yeast allergy or intolerance, yeast ingredients like brewer's yeast and selenium yeast can safely provide nutritional benefits without contributing to y...
Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. While research has yet to find an exact cause, experts know that it results from an overactive immune system. This causes the skin barrier to become dry, damaged, itchy and inflamed. The condition affects over 16 million adults in the U...
Redness in or around a dog's ears is a sign of many possible things, one of which is an ear mite infestation. Ear mites are more common in cats than dogs, so for those who feed stray cats, it's important to keep them separate from your dog or cat to avoid potentially picking up ...
If your dog suffers from allergic dermatitis or itching, you may have heard about Apoquel—a popular medication used to relieve these symptoms. However, Apoquel can be expensive, leading many pet owners to seek cheaper alternatives. Key Takeaways What ar
This chapter summarizes the methodological issues and empirical findings on the acuity of perception of interoceptive information, dubbed interoceptive accuracy. Both homeostatic (classic visceroceptive channels, thermosensation, itch, pain, affective to
Immunotherapy exposes you to small amounts of your triggering allergen over time (either as an oral pill or an injection), inducing a process called desensitization. In addition to the treatment of asthma, immunotherapy can also be used to treat allergies, atopic dermatitis, andhay fever. ...
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The big three causes of folliculitis in dogs are Staphylococcus, dermatophytes, and Demodex mites. All three causes should always be ruled out when a patient presents with patchy alopecia. Crust is another secondary lesion, and is usually formed due to either pustules which have “dried out...