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The Best Way to Treat Dry Skin on Cats, According to Veterinarians

Cats, Fall Time Tips, General Health, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol Osborne January 3, 2020 Leave a comment

The Best Way to Treat Dry Skin on Cats, According to Veterinarians. Everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments. Just like humans, dry skin on cats is a common condition — especially when the weather turns cooler in the winter and we crank up the indoor heat. Not only can dry skin on cats be uncomfortable for our pets, causing itching and even possibly leading to skin infections when they scratch, but it can be problematic for humans, too — given that it can lead to excess dander and shedding, which can worsen human allergies to cats.

Canine Hormonal Disorders

Dogs, Systemic IllnessesBy Dr. Carol Osborne July 12, 2007 Leave a comment

The Hormonal or Endocrine System is made up of seven glands that release substances called hormones which travel in the blood stream and go to other parts of the body in order to stimulate a response.

Dogs with Dry Skin; What you Can Do

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol Osborne July 11, 2007 2 Comments

DOGS WITH DRY SKIN; WHAT YOU CAN DO

Dry skin is common, especially when the weather gets cold and we have to turn the heat up indoors. Dry skin is flaky and often has white scales that resemble dandruff.

Dog’s Skin and Hair

Dogs, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol Osborne July 11, 2007 Leave a comment

Dog’s Skin and Hair

Skin diseases are very common in dogs. They can occur because of bacterial, viral, fungal, allergic, parasitic, and hormonal disorders. In older dogs skin cancer and cysts are not uncommon.

Dry Skin on Cats

Cats, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol Osborne July 9, 2007 Leave a comment

Dry skin is common, especially when the weather gets cold and we have to turn the heat up indoors. Dry skin is flaky and often has white scales that resemble dandruff. Diets deficient in essential omega-3 fatty acids and zinc can lead to dry skin, as can bathing your cat with the wrong shampoo or…

Cats Skin and Hair

Cats, Skin & HairBy Dr. Carol Osborne July 9, 2007 Leave a comment

Skin diseases are very common in cats. They can occur because of bacterial, viral, fungal, allergic, parasitic, and hormonal disorders. In older cats, skin cancer and cysts are not uncommon. Signs of skin problems are among the easiest to detect. They include dry flaky skin, as well as red, raw irritated areas often with hair…