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Tag Archives: Skin
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
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's health tips for dogs, Pets' Kitchen news
Tagged Allergy, atopica, atopy, healthy skin, omega 3, Skin, steroid, Vet's Kitchen
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Cancer in cats
Like dogs, cats suffer from a wide range of cancers, particularly as they get older, however there are some forms of cancer that are more common than others: Intestinal cancers – tumours affecting the intestine or connective tissue associated with … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Your pet health questions
Tagged cancer, cat, ear, intestinal, neoplasia, Skin, tumour
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Cancer in dogs
There are literally hundreds of cancerous diseases that can affect dogs, but there are 3 particularly common cancers that account for many of the diagnoses of cancer in dogs: Mammary cancer – a relatively common problem in older un-neutered female … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for dogs, Your pet health questions
Tagged bone, cancer, dog, mammary, neoplasia, Skin, tumour
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Canine volunteers wanted…
Hot on the heels of our very successful Active Joints glucosamine supplement, we’re in the final stages of developing two new supplements targetted at other common health issues – skin disease and digestive problems. Our skin supplement contains omega 3 … Continue reading
Posted in About my foods, General News, Pets' Kitchen news
Tagged digestion, New products, omega 3, prebiotics, product trial, Skin
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Skin disease in dogs
The skin is the largest organ in the body and so it is not entirely surprising that skin diseases account for a significant proportion of visits to both doctors and vets. There are many conditions that affect the skin of … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for dogs
Tagged allergy. atopy, dog, food, Skin
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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
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats
Tagged Allergy, cat, fleas, Skin, stress
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Joe's top tips for healthy skin
1. Prevent parasites – always keep flea and tick treatments up to date, even in the winter as with modern central heating fleas can be a problem all year round. 2. Feed a hypoallergenic diet – true food allergies are … Continue reading
Posted in About my foods, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's health tips for dogs
Tagged Skin, tips
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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
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for cats, Joe's surgery diary
Tagged Allergy, behaviour, cat, Skin, stress
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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
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for dogs, Your pet health questions
Tagged Allergy, food, Skin
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Question about skin tag on a dog
Sally Partridge asked me: Hi Joe, can I safely just tie this tag off and let it shrivel? My vet is not concerned about it, but I do agree with my daughter it does looks ugly. She is a beautiful retired … Continue reading
Posted in General News, Joe's health tips for dogs, Your pet health questions
Tagged dog, Skin, Tag
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