Itchy Pet – See Your Vet
Finally! The snow has melted and we can put away those heavy coats, sweaters and boots, no more ploughing through belly high snow to find a potty spot. Spring is here and that calls for longer walks, going to the park, laying in the sun and rolling in the grass! Unfortunately this time of year brings more than birds, bees, flowers and long days lounging on our garden chairs. For some it’s a time for licking, scratching and...
Vet Chat with Dr. Llera – Scratching the Surface of Skin Disease
Scratching the Surface of Skin Disease Previously, we discussed the top 5 visit reasons that pets get seen at their veterinarians. Well, we didn’t talk about skin issues but a top 6 list doesn’t sound as cool and the integumentary system has so many facets, it deserves a post of it’s own. When I was in Florida, I would call it a dermatologist’s dream job because of the number of skin problems. So why are we...