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Your Pet's Skin

The skin is the largest organ of your pet’s body. It’s no wonder than that skin problems are one of the most common complaints that veterinarians hear from concerned pet owners. Pets can develop skin infections, lesions, tumors, even food or inhalant allergies. Learn how taking good care of skin and coat is more than just a weekly bath.

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- External Parasites Making You Squirm?
  
  What’s the buzz for summer? Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes can make your pet’s life miserable and can... Read More
- Cutaneous Asthenia
  
  Also called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cutaneous asthenia is a hereditary condition in which the skin i... Read More
- Hypotrichosis
  
  Hypotrichosis is the partial loss or thinning of hair in places on a cat’s body where hair should be... Read More
- Stop the Itching and Chewing
  
  Your pet's "bad habits" might really be bad allergies. Here's how to spot - and control - allergic ... Read More
- Sebaceous Adenitis
  
  Sebaceous adenitis is a skin disease in which the sebaceous glands become inflamed and eventually ar... Read More
- Brushing & Bathing Needs of Adult Dogs
  
  How often should you brush or bathe your dog? What's the right technique? We answer these question... Read More

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External Parasites Making You Squirm?

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