Tim Couzens Holistic Vet — summer dog care

These two skin conditions are essentially the same and almost always seen in dogs but do occasionally crop up in cats. What are the signs and symptoms? Sticky inflamed painful areas of skin with a greenish yellow ooze (called exudate) varying in size from around an inch in diameter to several inches across. Where do they crop up? Mostly on the sides of the face but otherwise over the neck, back, hip region or flanks. Rarely anywhere else. What is the cause? There are several possible triggers: • Becoming overheated especially if there is already an ongoing skin allergy •...

These are some of the problems that you might see over the summer specifically while the warmer weather is with us.  Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) This is inflammation of the conjunctival membranes — the thin, transparent tissue that covers the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. It typically causes redness, itching, and usually a sticky yellow or green discharge. The trigger is often dirt and dust that gets into the eyes during the hot dry weather. We recommend: Using our All Natural Colloidal Silver Eyedrops for Pets twice daily. Seasonal Allergies Your dog may have a...