Skin Issues in Dogs

Milk Thistle Case Study – Topical Application, Golden Retriever

This is a milk thistle case study I conducted. It discusses the topical application of milk thistle, in the case of a 7-year-old female golden retriever.

Itchy Pet Awareness Month

Common reasons pets wind up at the vet include itchy ears, itchy skin, dermatitis, allergies (or what are thought to be allergies but may not be) and other related itchy and allergy-type problems.

Flea and Tick Collars, Digestive Upset – Allergies and Sensitivities

Over the last several months, I have had two clients with dogs experiencing repeated bouts of diarrhea, with no medical issues present and no known cause. Thankfully, holistic vets were at the helm in these cases and they suggested removing the flea and tick collars the dogs were wearing.

Skin Issues in Dogs – Introduction to Featured Health Topic

The largest organ in the body, the skin takes a lot of abuse and is the site of many problems. It’s also allergy season in many locations. While bugs, pollen and other environmental triggers can cause skin reactions, other times they are blamed when food is the real culprit, during allergy season and year round.