Are dogs really gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant? In light of the evidence, we are not willing to say that it’s impossible. There could be some dogs who are sensitive to or intolerant of gluten. However, we don’t think that the condition is very common in dogs, if it exists.
You might wonder who would want to buy low protein dog food when people everywhere are looking for high protein, grain free foods. That’s a reasonable thing to ask. First, let me say that Mary Straus at DogAware.com has collected some great research on this subject (and on many other topics). Her web site is…
Many people are unfamiliar with waterless dog shampoo but once you use it, you’ll probably never be without it again. People with show dogs always have a bottle of the stuff tucked away so they can clean up a dog at the end of the day without having to give a full bath. It’s great…
If you have a dog who has healthy skin and coat you should count yourself lucky. Lots of people aren’t so fortunate. Dogs can have all kinds of skin problems. Some of them can be helped by using a good quality shampoo for sensitive or dry skin. However, in many cases, the problems are more serious. Your dog may need a medicated shampoo. The shampoos here are the best medicated dog shampoos available.
Skin infections in dogs are common. If your dog has allergies, flea bites, a hot spot, floppy ears, skin folds/wrinkles, or dry, itchy skin, he could scratch his skin, allowing micro-organisms to find an easy place to grow. Not all skin infections are bacterial in nature, however. Some skin infections are due to fungus. Or they can be bacterial and fungal.
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One of the most popular breeds in the U.S. today, Bulldogs are known for their heavyset bodies and large, wrinkled heads. They are the symbol of courage and tenacity. To some, they look tough and intimidating, but if you know a Bulldog, you know they are gentle, friendly dogs.
Most of us have had an itchy dog at some point. If you have, then you know how miserable itching and scratching can make your dog. It makes you miserable, too! Seeing your dog’s poor red skin and hearing the constant scratching and chewing is enough to drive any pet lover crazy.
Hot spots have to be one of the most mysterious and perplexing of all dog skin conditions. Your dog can wake up in the morning and appear to have beautiful, healthy skin and coat. By evening, it’s possible for him to have chewed all the fur off his leg (or chest, or hip), leaving a raw, oozing sore. They seem to occur without warning, almost spontaneously. They can drive your dog – and you – nuts.
Have you got a dog who thinks he’s supposed to see how fast he can make his food disappear? Is the food gone before you turn around? Does your dog spend the next half hour belching, usually in your face, because he ate so fast?
Here’s another thing you and your dog may share in common: dogs can have dandruff. Dandruff is dead, flaky skin, often accompanied by mild itching. It can have different causes but it’s not usually a serious problem by itself. Even if it’s not terribly harmful, most people don’t want their dogs to have dandruff any more than they want to have dandruff themselves. Once again, there are some excellent shampoos that can rescue your dog from those white flakes – and we don’t mean Head & Shoulders!
When dog owners get together it’s not unusual for them to start comparing notes about their dogs, especially their shedding. You can hear tales of dust bunnies big enough to choke a vacuum cleaner, dogs that seem to shed year round, and people who think dog hair is a condiment like mustard or mayonnaise because it’s always on their food. Let’s just say that shedding is a big topic for dog owners.
