Dog Health Guide Video and Audio Podcasts Cathy Doggins

Causes, diagnosis and treatment of dog hair loss from Veterinarian Dr. Patrick McHale from http://www.dog-health-guide.org/dog-losing-hair.html. Dr. McHale reviews the underlying causes of hair loss in dogs, which includes major causes such as hormonal imbalances and minor causes such as fleas, contact skin allergy and food allergies.  Hair loss can also indicate a problem with the general health or condition of the dog. If you see your dog losing hair, watch for symptoms such as itch, which can indicate one of the aforementioned minor causes.  Even though the canine hair loss is due to the itching and scratching, the primary cause is the condition that resulted in itch such as allergy . While dog hair loss isn't an urgent condition, a veterinarian will want to see the patient as soon as possible to rule out any major health issue.

Advice on treating canine skin allergies from Veterinarian Dr. Patrick McHale on behalf of the Dog Health Guide. Dr. McHale describes how common causes of dog skin allergies include contact to allergic substances, atopy or the most common cause, which flea allergy. They can get itchy from the fleas or the flea saliva.  It  can make dogs incredibly itchy. Pollen makes specific parts of the body itchy. He acknowledges that it can be difficult to determine the cause.  If you cannot determine the cause, often the best approach is to put the dog on a special diet.  There are excellent hypoallerginc foods available.

Information on dog eye infection symptoms and treatment from Dr. Partrick McHale on behalf of the Dog Health guide. When a veternarian receives a call about a dog eye infection, he or she suggests that an owner comes in to the vet's office as soon as they can. A problem can range from a basic canine eye infection to more chronic problems such as a scratched corena.  If there is a scratch, it can be easily detected and it is easier to treat earlier rather than later. There are also dog eye fungal infections that can compromise the site quickly. Typically eye medications are often dog eye drops. They could be difficult to put in, but once you get the hang of it, or receive instruction from a vet, the easier it will be. Again the key to success is early detection and treatment.