Health
Mast Cell Tumours: The Great Imitator
They can look like anything — a wart, a fatty lump, an insect bite. This is why every new lump deserves a needle rather than a wait.
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Gear & Reviews
Choosing a Dog Shampoo (And Using It Properly)
Match the shampoo to the skin, dilute it, and leave it on. Two of those three are where most people go wrong. Includes affiliate links.
Health
Seasonal Allergies in Dogs: Managing Atopic Dermatitis
Environmental allergy is the most common cause of chronic itching, and modern treatment has improved enormously. Here is the management plan. Includes affiliate links.
Health
Hot Spots: Why They Appear Overnight and What to Do
A hot spot can go from nothing to a raw, weeping patch the size of a hand in a few hours. Here is what causes them and why finding the…
Health
Itchy Skin in Dogs: Working Out the Cause
Scratching has a short list of causes and a logical order for ruling them out. Here is that order, and why shampoo alone almost never solves it. Includes affiliate links.
Dog Care
How Often Should You Actually Bathe a Dog?
Most dogs are washed far too often. Here is how often each coat type genuinely needs it, and what over-washing does to a dog's skin.