The largest organ system in the dog and cat is the skin. Unfortunately, when your pet’s body is prioritizing where to send valuable nutrients, the skin and coat are at the bottom of the priority system. Perhaps this is why veterinarians see more skin and coat...
There is a reason why most of our pets do not resemble the champions of Westminster. The majority of today’s pet foods only provide maintenance levels of protein, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Performance animal owners supplement these diets in order to...
Are you concerned about tick problems? If you enjoy the outdoors with your dog and there are ticks in your environment, you need to be aware of the dangers that ticks can pose. Dog ticks are small in size, however, in large enough numbers, and they can cause...
Is your dog excessively scratching, chewing, or licking its skin? It may have one of the 160 different skin disorders that can affect a dog. While some of them are minor, others can be quite serious and will probably require a visit to a veterinarian to be properly...
What is a Healthy Skin & Coat? Let’s explore why a healthy skin & coat is important. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Depending on the species and age, the skin may be 12 to 24% of a pet’s total body weight. The skin is also one of the...
