Tag Archives: Allergy

Skin allergies

There are many causes of allergic skin disease in pets, ranging from food allergies to allergies to substances like washing powders, but by far and away the most common cause of allergies affecting the skin in pets is atopy. Atopy … Continue reading

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Skin disease in cats

Like dogs, allergic skin disease is very common in cats, with a similar range of potential causes to blame, including inhaled allergens such as pollens (atopy) and food. However cats are probably more prone to skin disease caused by two … Continue reading

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Bill the stressed cat

Many people think of a cat’s life as being an easy round of lazing by the fire and chasing the odd bird. The concept of cats being stressed or scared, or suffering from nervous illnesses seems far fetched and most … Continue reading

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Food allergies and skin disease

Via Dfordog.co.uk, Helen Rae asked me: ‘Our American bull dog regularly and more frequently itches behind her ears (until they bleed) and then licks her paws.  could this be diet related?  She also licks down below quite a lot.’ My … Continue reading

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