Dog Skin & Coat Care

From soothing skincare products to grooming resources, find all things skin & coat for your dog.
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Causes and Relief for Itchy Skin

Seasonal Allergies in Dogs & Cats
Allergies Skin & Coat

Seasonal Allergies in Dogs & Cats

Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Dogs
Medical Conditions Parasites

Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Dogs

Does my puppy have food allergies?
Allergies Diagnosis

Does my puppy have food allergies?

Why is my puppy losing spots of hair?
Diet & Nutrition Skin & Coat

Why is my puppy losing spots of hair?

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Treatment of Itchy Skin in Dogs

Your VCA veterinarian will provide itch relief for your pet throughout the diagnostic approach. Here’s what you can expect.

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Stop the itch

Prescribe anti-itch therapy.
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Rule out parasites

Check for parasites with a flea comb, skin scrapes or a fecal test. Start a parasite preventive.
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Treat skin infections

Look for visible signs of infection as well as run diagnostics like a skin cytology or skin culture.
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Conduct a food trial

Prescribe a hypoallergenic diet for an 8-week trial period.
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Confirm atopic dermatitis

Tailor an approach to treating your pet’s airborne allergies that may include a combination of products.

Keeping Your Dog's Skin and Coat Healthy

How To Choose The Right Dog & Cat Shampoo
Skin & Coat Supplies

How To Choose The Right Dog & Cat Shampoo

Coat and Skin Appearance in the Healthy Dog
Medical Conditions Pet Services

Coat and Skin Appearance in the Healthy Dog

The Importance of Your Pet's Skin and Coat and the Role of Nutrition
Diet & Nutrition Preventive Care & Wellness

The Importance of Your Pet's Skin and Coat and the Role of Nutrition

Nutrition and Your Dog's Skin and Haircoat
Diet & Nutrition Preventive Care & Wellness

Nutrition and Your Dog's Skin and Haircoat

This handout summarizes the strong link between good nutrition and healthy skin and fur. Issues dealing with skin are a very common reason for visits to the vet, and the role of diet and supplementation in treating these conditions are highlighted.

Dog Skin Care Products That Soothe, Moisturize and Protect

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Douxo® S3 Calm Mousse

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Expert Dog Skin & Coat Resources

Best tips to de-stress your pet’s pedicures
Grooming Behavior

Best tips to de-stress your pet’s pedicures

Dogs who regularly walk on pavement and cats who routinely use scratching posts don’t need to have their nails trimmed
Grooming Preventive Care

Dogs who regularly walk on pavement and cats who routinely use scratching posts don’t need to have their nails trimmed

Don’t wait for the groomer to reopen to get your dog’s coat shining again
Grooming Skin & Coat

Don’t wait for the groomer to reopen to get your dog’s coat shining again

How to get your puppy to love bathing and nail trims
Grooming Training

How to get your puppy to love bathing and nail trims

How to help elderly family members keep their pets
Grooming Training

How to help elderly family members keep their pets

Keep your pet cool when they’re home alone
Grooming Hazards & Safety

Keep your pet cool when they’re home alone

Name that coat!
Grooming Fun Facts

Name that coat!

Tips to get pet fur off clothes and upholstery
Grooming Lifestyle

Tips to get pet fur off clothes and upholstery

Top cute pet hairstyles
Grooming Lifestyle

Top cute pet hairstyles

True or False: Dogs and cats shed less in the fall to prepare their coats for winter.
Grooming Fun Facts

True or False: Dogs and cats shed less in the fall to prepare their coats for winter.

Wellness checklist for pets
Grooming Wellness

Wellness checklist for pets

What to do if your dog gets skunked
Grooming Hazards & Safety

What to do if your dog gets skunked

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