A client writes in, "What is Pyoderma?" Pyoderma means "pus in the skin". That is, infections in the hair follicles. Probably not fatal, but certainly very uncomfortable: sore and itchy. Most are secondary to some other condition: An allergy or mite infestation or contact irritation or fleas can cause excess scratching. This damages the skin […]
Monthly Archives: September 2011
A reader writes in today: Had our cocker spaniel treated 5 hours ago with his first shot. For the past 5 hours, he can not get comfortable, fidgets, lays in unusual positions. When walking, his right rear leg is toeing-in and his walks clumsily, often positioning that right foot too far under his body. In […]
A reader writes in: Hi. I have a 12 year old mixed breed who has been on Heartguard preventative most of his life. Unfortunately, he recently tested positive for heartworms. We live in the South, and he is an outside dog. Anyway, the vet said because of his age and the expense that we should […]