Skin health Dogs & cats
Fleas & flea allergy
Understand flea allergy, itching, household flea control, product safety and when a dog or cat needs veterinary help.
10 min read
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Skin, allergy and infection guides for pets
Browse separate guides to allergic skin disease, fleas, ringworm and canine pyoderma and hot spots. Each covers a distinct cause of skin or coat changes, so use the guide that matches the condition your veterinary team is investigating.
Each guide names its clinical reviewer, records the review date and links to its supporting sources.
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Skin health Dogs & cats
Itchy skin & allergies
Learn about atopic dermatitis in dogs and allergic skin disease in cats, veterinary investigations and ongoing care.
8 min read
Skin health Dogs
Pyoderma & hot spots in dogs
Canine pyoderma and hot spots: warning signs, skin tests, topical treatment, antibiotic decisions, recurrence and prevention.
8 min read
Skin health Dogs & cats
Ringworm
Ringworm in dogs and cats: signs, testing, treatment, home cleaning and reducing spread to people and pets.
9 min read
How the clinical review works. These guides support a conversation with your veterinary team and cannot diagnose your pet.