Change in Dog Skin Pigmentation

I have four Yorkies, the oldest, who is 5 yrs. old, and female, has suddenly and without explanation developed dark pigmentation on her under belly region and it has gradually spread. There are no other signs or symptoms, no scratching, itching, scaling or flaking skin. Just this dark bluish discoloration. Her vet was unable to definitively diagnose the condition, just gave me a long list of what it could be: fungus, hormones (she is spayed), thyroid, stress. My other 3 Yorkies’ bellies are a healthy pink color. What is going on, do I need to do other diagnostic testing or what? Read more

Ask the Vet: Itchy Terrier

I have a border terrier cross, who is virtually bald under his belly and back legs. His skin is black and leathery, and he itches a lot, and chews on top of his paws. His ears tend to swell and we have been given 'canaural' to use. Read more

Case Study: Jewel

Oftentimes, the best advice and peace of mind comes from the sharing of others' experiences. With our dogs, it's important that we know our care and treatment of their injuries and ailments is done with the utmost attention, so their recovery is speedy and thorough. Here, Vetericyn shares with us a real-life case study. Read more

First aid for bite wounds

Bite wounds are a common cause of trauma in dogs and typically result from altercations with other dogs, cats and wildlife. Bite wounds are puncture wounds and while they may appear small they can spell big trouble for your dog. Their deceptive nature lies in the fact that while the external wound can be small, the same wound can be deep, extending through the skin and into the subcutaneous tissues and muscles. Read more

Dog Care: Skin Care 101

Skin problems are among the most common things most veterinarians see. Here are some tips on how to identify various skin care issues and dog allergies. Read more

How Often to Bathe a Dog

Dog bathing advice on how often to bathe a dog from CesarsWay.com veterinarian Dr. Sherry Weaver. Read more