24 Jul Teaching Moments Matted Hair Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 The most common reason for matted hair is dry hair where the hair shaft cortex opens up from lack of sebum. Once this occurs, the hair ... Continue reading
17 Jul Teaching Moments Ears Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 Ears are an extension of the skin and contain hair whose purpose is to block debris from entering the canal. This hair can over-grow an... Continue reading
10 Jul Teaching Moments Grooming Today Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 As a pet care advocate, it is always important to ask ourselves, “Is the groom I’m doing today in the best interest for me, the client,... Continue reading
03 Jul Teaching Moments Hormonal Skin Disease Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 We often see skin problems in older pets that are due to changes in their metabolism. This change can be caused by the thyroid gland (h... Continue reading
26 Jun Teaching Moments Mineral Red Shampoo and Conditioner Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 -One of the most hydrating combination shampoo and conditioner we have -Great for the dry, itchy dog with no sores or bum... Continue reading
19 Jun Teaching Moments Skin Infections Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 Often you will have pets who have a bacterial or yeast (fungal) infection that is being treated, but the problem just never seems to go... Continue reading
12 Jun Teaching Moments Blood Vessels of the Skin Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 If the skin dries due to the environmental stress or harsh or frequent shampooing without adequate conditioning the blood vessels will ... Continue reading
05 Jun Teaching Moments Skin Issues Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 The nerves associated with the skin are very superficial. If the sebum layer is removed, it often exposes these nerves causing a dry it... Continue reading
29 May Teaching Moments Hair Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 Hair has “plaques” which are like petals on a flower. When the hair is hydrated and covered with sebum, the plaques lay flat and smooth... Continue reading
22 May Teaching Moments Whitening Agents Posted by Dr Faver 05/17/2024 Anytime you want to whiten dogs it is important you understand what you are doing, or you may end up with a blue haired dog! Hair (espe... Continue reading