Conditions & Treatments

Learn about the most common pet health conditions and diseases from nose to tail.
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Understanding the Itch: Allergies, Fleas & More

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Skin & Coat Itchy Skin

Itchy pet: what does it mean?

Is it fleas? An allergy? Or is it an infection? When our pets get itchy, we know it—they may scratch, chew, lick or excessively groom, scoot or shake their head. To help them stop chasing the itch and get on with living their best life, you and your veterinarian need to get to the bottom of the problem so it can be treated.

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Causes and Relief for Itchy Skin

Skin & Coat Itchy Skin

Seasonal Allergies in Dogs & Cats

You know how irritating seasonal allergies can be, but did you know your pets can be just as bothered? While your allergies may cause sneezing, coughing and watery eyes, pets with seasonal allergies tend be itchy.

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Helpful Skin Care How-Tos
Board certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lori Prantil offers advice on timings and proportions when introducing a new food to your pet.
Board certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lori Prantil advises looking for the Statement of Nutritional Adequacy, which indicates that a diet meets all nutritional requirements of the animal
AskVCA Why Is My Pet Itchy
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How do I introduce my pet to a new food
How do I read pet nutrition labels?
What should I feed my adult pet?
AskVCA Why Is My Pet's Fur Coming Off In Clumps?
AskVCA Why Is The Skin Under My Pet’s Fur Red?
AskVCA Does My Pet Have An Ear Infection?
AskVCA: Can an insect bite cause a skin reaction in my pet?
AskVCA Does My Pet Need Parasite Prevention All Year Long?

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