Double coated dogs might look like they need a good shave come summer but doing this not only upsets their natural temperature regulation it will also permanently damage their fur. Breeds like the Husky, Chow Chow, Pomeranian and German Shepherd (there are many...
Most dog owners are familiar with 'hot spots'. They are those raw, red patches on your dog where the hair has been rubbed or licked off or has fallen out. Any hair that is left is caked with noisy, smelly crusts. A hot spot is painful for your dog. Treatment is...
If your dog is licking consistently in one spot and a raw, red, moist sore develops, he or she probably has a ‘hot spot’. Hot spots (or moist dermatitis) appear spontaneously anywhere on a dog's body. They are usually caused when broken skin is...