Covered in wounds and left to suffer on the streets, Elefante was rescued just in time. Now healing, this sweet pup needs a ...

When the temperatures rise, a trip to the beach or mountains sounds great for both people and pets. But veterinarians say dog ...

When you hear the term “hot spot”, you may think it’s a popular place to eat; but in the pet world, a hot spot is a painful ...

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“Dogs can get a sunburn on areas of their body with less hair, such as the bridge of their nose,” said Dr. Lori Bierbrier, ...

We think of humans with skin getting sunburn, and then with our pets, we think, ‘Oh, they have fur, they like to be outside.’ ...

A dog who was days away from death when he was rescued by the RSPCA is in need of a new loving home. Scooby was found in a ...

Signs to watch out for include increased hair loss, fleas, mites, or ticks, lots of scurf (white skin flakes in the coat) or a dull coat. If your dog has any sore-looking areas of skin, any lumps ...

If your dog has any sore-looking areas of skin, any lumps or bumps, or scabs, then contact your vet. Other symptoms include discolouration of hair, greasy feel to skin and/or coat, increased odour ...

The vet examined Honey and after taking samples, confirmed that she was suffering from Demodectic Mange - or Demodex - a skin condition in dogs caused by mites, which causes hair loss and serious ...

The dog will scratch and chew so much at their skin that it can become infected and the dog may lose their hair. In addition, some dogs develop an eye and ear discharge.

Allergic skin reactions (also known as atopic dermatitis) can look like red, inflamed skin, scaly patches or flaky dandruff, oozing sores or scabs and thickened, elephant-like skin (in chronic cases).