Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ticks. If you have pets, you’ll want to protect them from the discomfort and ...

Scratching, licking, and rolling around on their tummy are common behaviors in dogs, but sometimes these actions can get out of control when they are feeling itchy. You don’t want your pet to feel ...

Currently, we’re in our spring cleaning era. Begone all of the clutter that accumulated over the winter. Goodbye to all of the dust that built up on our blinds as we binged the latest Netflix releases ...

DEAR PET TALK: When dogs are patted softly, do they itch? EV, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR EV: A lot of factors can make a dog itch, and some dogs can develop “hot spots” ...

Lokivetmab (Cytopoint) is an FDA-approved shot your vet can give your dog to treat itching and skin inflammation (dermatitis) that’s usually caused by allergies. Allergens like pollen, dust particles, ...

Both our beloved and much-missed English bulldog, Winston, and our current bichon-poodle mix, Lily, have battled nonstop allergies and skin issues. A neighbor whose dog suffered similar afflictions ...