Demodicosis is a skin disease caused by a microscopic parasitic mite. Demodectic mites are found in small numbers in the hair follicles of normal dogs...

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Foxtails, while being completely non-toxic are an extreme threat to your pets. This weed can grow almost anywhere in the world. "Wild barley" (Hordeum...

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Dermatophytosis (ringworm) is a skin disease common in dogs and cats younger than 6 months. Three different fungal organisms can cause ringworm. Micro...

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Sarcoptes mites are small, circular, white mites with three pair of short stumpy legs on the larvae and four pair on the adult. The female has termina...

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The anal sacs (also called anal glands) are located on each side if the anus, just under the skin. They open to the outside by tiny passageways or duc...

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Why does my pet scratch excessively? Introduction: Recent studies have shown that at least one in every five pets has some type of skin allergy prob...

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