You’ve just found some fleas on your pooch (and they’re scratching like crazy) but alas you don’t have any flea treatment left and you’re wondering what you can use to dispatch these pesky creatures. Flea shampoos don’t need a prescription to purchase but that doesn’t mean they don’t work – the instructions need to be … Read more
Most dogs shed. It’s more often more pronounced during the transitional seasons of spring and fall when our furbabies lose hair from their undercoats to prepare for temperature changes. For some breeds like Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Huskies, the hair may come out in large clumps. This can make it more difficult to keep … Read more
As a veterinarian, it’s heartbreaking to see my patients suffering, and this is especially true when I have patients with a nasty skin condition that causes them to chew and scratch so intensely that they start to mutilate their body and lose clumps of hair. These can also be incredibly challenging cases to treat, and … Read more
We’ve all had an itch at some point in our lives, now imagine that as a constant in your life; one from which you cannot get any relief. That’s what our pooches with allergies are going through, intense pruritic lesions that severely impact their quality of life, even waking them up from their sleep and … Read more
You’re hosting a dinner party in an hour, and your dog comes in streaked in mud. There’s no time for a messy bath. What do you do? This is where dry waterless dog shampoo comes in handy. While these formulas usually aren’t as effective at cleaning your pup as a full bath, they can quickly … Read more
It seems like allergies are more common these days, and not just for humans. Our furbabies seem to be spending more time licking, biting, and scratching dry, irritated skin. Fortunately for many pups, we can provide some relief by bathing them with oatmeal shampoo. Itchy skin was a common complaint from dog owners in our … Read more
It’s spring, and you want to include your furbaby in your spring cleaning routine. But you know Fido has sensitive skin. You don’t want to use anything that will make him break out in hives or develop dry, itchy skin. How can you find a shampoo that won’t irritate him? When dog parents came to … Read more
Some dogs seem to get dirty all the time, and others stink constantly because they’re active outdoor pups. When your pooch picks up grime and odor, it’s time for a bath. But frequently shampooing Fido might dry out his skin. When I was in practice and pup parents asked me for advice about how to … Read more
You’re a good dog owner. You give your pup plenty of attention, take him for daily walks, and you make sure he gets enough sleep. But when it comes to bath time, you might be making one big mistake: using the wrong shampoo on your pooch. The chemicals in shampoo with soap can be too … Read more
You want the best for your furbaby, and that includes their shampoo. While many people believe that all dog shampoos are the same, it’s not true. Some shampoos contain toxic chemicals that can harm your pooch’s skin and irritate his eyes, and that’s no fun at bath time. On occasion, I would get a call … Read more
You choose a dog-safe shampoo to protect your pooch. But what happens if you accidentally get some of the soap in your pal’s eyes when you’re bathing her? Is shampoo also safe for your dog’s eyes? Sometimes in practice, I’d get a call from pet parents who were concerned because shampoo got in their pups’ … Read more
You just brought home a new puppy as a companion for your older dog. After playing and wrestling in the yard, your furbabies come inside caked with dirt. All you have is regular dog shampoo. Does it really matter if you wash your puppy with your older pal’s formula? When I counseled new puppy owners … Read more
It’s a beautiful spring day, and you decide to go hiking through the woods with your furbaby. Naturally, she finds a dead animal in the underbrush. Doing what comes naturally, your pooch rolls in the remains to mask her own scent. Eww! When you return home, you remember you’re out of dog shampoo. Now what? … Read more
Nobody likes fleas. They make your dog miserable and can transmit diseases. What’s more, sometimes they jump on and bite you! When you find fleas on your furbaby, you want to get rid of them as soon as possible. But what if you discover the pesky pests on Fido and only have cat flea shampoo … Read more
Did you know that your pooch could be allergic to dog shampoo? Well, more specifically, they can be allergic to certain ingredients in some shampoos. Luckily, I don’t see this very often in my patients. It’s possibly more common for a dog to have an adverse reaction to a product if they’re already suffering with … Read more
Parasite treatment options are vast and it can be difficult to navigate all the articles online; it can be almost overwhelming. You just want to do what’s best for your fur-baby while effectively killing the most common dog nemesis – the flea! Fleas and ticks carry disease, can cause allergic skin reactions, and are in … Read more
Doggy dandruff is similar to that of human dandruff. If your pet is itchier than usual or is shedding “snowflakes” on their bed or your lap then it’s possible they have dandruff. The term “dandruff” is one we use to describe dead skin cells that have sloughed onto the coat. Skin cells naturally die and … Read more
It’s 4:00 pm, and your guests should arrive around 5:00. Your dog comes in from the yard smeared with something that smells like death warmed over. There’s not enough time to draw a bath, lather, rinse, and dry Fido. What should you do? Most human dry shampoos aren’t safe for dogs, as they might contain … Read more
It was a great day at the dog park, and your furbaby came home caked with mud. As you prepare a bath, you reach for the dog shampoo. Looking at the label, you discover it’s past the product’s expiration date. Does it really matter that much? Sadly, using expired grooming products is one reason we … Read more
You just spent time at the dog park, and your furbaby splashed through muddy water and needs a bath now. But when you get home, all you have on the shelf is your cat’s shampoo. Is it safe to use on your dog or not? In practice, we had many pet parents with dogs and … Read more