by Jerry Klein, CVO Key Points on why dogs lick their paws: Occasional paw licking is normal. Licking one paw may indicate a sudden injury. Allergies and parasites can cause itchy paws and aggressive licking. As with other dog behaviors, there can be several reasons...
by Anna BurkeHave you heard someone tell you that their dog has allergies? Has your veterinarian suggested that allergies could be a problem for your dog? Do you suspect that your dog has allergies? If so, then you’ve probably realized that allergies in dogs are not...
by Dr. Fiona Lee, DVM You know something is wrong. Your dog is pawing at his ears, shaking his head and whining and his ears have a gunky discharge and a foul odor. It could be an ear infection. According to the American Kennel Club, an estimated 20 percent of...
Some days it seems like you step outside into a thick cloud of pollen, ragweed, or even worse, mold. Hello, seasonal allergies!Thankfully humans have remedies that let us enjoy the warm summer weather without itchy eyes and inflamed sinuses. But what about your pet?...
For some of us, spring represents a time of rebirth: winter thaws, budding blossoms, cute ducklings and chicks. But for those of us with seasonal allergies, spring is less benevolent and more horror movie: runny noses, itchy throats, constant sneezes. If you think...
