Uncover insightful answers to common questions and relevant topics tailored for both pet professionals and devoted pet owners. Elevate your understanding of pet well-being with these expert-crafted teaching moments from Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM.
24
Jul
Matted Hair
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Dr Faver
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 ...
10
Jul
Grooming Today
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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,...
03
Jul
Hormonal Skin Disease
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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...
26
Jun
Mineral Red Shampoo and Conditioner
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-One of the most hydrating combination shampoo and conditioner we have
-Great for the dry, itchy dog with no sores or bum...
19
Jun
Skin Infections
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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...
12
Jun
Blood Vessels of the Skin
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If the skin dries due to the environmental stress or harsh or frequent shampooing without adequate conditioning the blood vessels will ...
05
Jun
Skin Issues
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The nerves associated with the skin are very superficial. If the sebum layer is removed, it often exposes these nerves causing a dry it...
22
May
Whitening Agents
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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...
15
May
Growing Mane and Tail on a Horse
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It seems like once a horse loses mane and tail it takes forever to regain the most stunning attributes of your horse. Good news! Minera...
08
May
Why SLS Free Products
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SLS is the surfactant present in most shampoos. It will have varying amounts of harshness based on the chemical form and quantity prese...
