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These aren't your run-of-the-mill skin disorders like atopic dermatitis or hot spots. One may start out as red, itchy skin on your pet's face or ears, and spread to the rest of your pet's body, leading to painful, open blisters.
Sadly, only around 70% of dogs and cats who develop this infection survive, even with proper long-term treatment, so early detection is necessary. Here's what you should do to protect your pet.
While their PR machines praise it to the high heavens, you're better off sidestepping this potential health bomb for your precious animal companions. Besides being so unsavory as to make your stomach roll, it's far from the best option even for seriously non-picky animals.
Most people assume fungal infections with pets are limited to the skin, but certain types of fungi can enter the bloodstream and lungs and spread throughout the body, affecting bones and joints, eyes, liver, kidneys, heart and the central nervous system.
Many pet parents fret over tear staining because of its appearance, yet there could be a more concerning reason behind those rust-colored stains. Before you decide they're 'normal,' rule out these medical conditions that may cause excess tearing.
Many pet parents and even some veterinarians still believe this outdated notion. If you do, you may be keeping your pet in misery if he has itchy, irritated skin. Here's the rule of thumb that will help keep your pet comfortable with a lower bacteria load on his skin.