WHY NOT OVER-THE-COUNTER DIETS FOR SKIN ALLERGIES?
Why is it that if you talk to veterinary dermatologists about skin allergies, they only recommend veterinary prescription diets? ...
Teaching Moments
MY DOG’S SKIN WAS GOOD, AND NOW IT IS BAD AGAIN
This is a common comment we hear from groomers and clients. Some will go as far as to blame it on the products not working anymor...
GROOMING CATS
If we groom cats, it is important to understand the function of the hair and skin. Cat’s protection for the health and well-being...
DEGREASING FOLLOWED BY GREAT CONDITIONING
Often groomers ask if they can continue using their harsh (including harsh veterinary brands) or degreasing shampoo if they use a great...
WHY DOES THE BODY PRODUCE EXCESS OILS?
Producing excess oils or “grease” is often the body’s way of protecting itself. This is like the eyes producing mucous when they ...
WHY DEGREASING IS BAD?
Many times, groomers choose a degreasing product as their shampoo for their groom. What are we doing at that point? We know...
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Spring has sprung, and so are all the allergy pets! As we do consulting, this is a time of year we see not only a rise in cases b...
WHY OZONE?
Ozone is one of the newer and more exciting aspects of medicine today. As it slowly gains more research and success, we are findi...
Ear Edge Dermatosis
Let's break that down in simple terms. The diagnosis of ear edge dermatosis in lay terms is "crusty ear tips". That is an observation o...
Blackheads/Cysts
Blackheads/cysts are caused by blockage of the follicle opening. This can be due to infection, inflammation, clogged hair follicle (hai...
