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Looking for a Quick Fix for Hot Spots? Check Out This Spray for Dogs!
Hot spots, also known as acute moist dermatitis, are a common skin problem in dogs that can cause pain and itchiness. These inflamed, red patches of skin can appear suddenly and get worse if not treated quickly. Luckily, Forticept offers a hot spot spray for dogs to help fix this problem quickly. Here, we'll explain what causes hot spots, why they are an issue, and how Forticept's hot spot spray can help your dog feel better quickly. Causes of Hot Spots Hot spots can be caused by many different things, including: Allergies: Dogs can be allergic to foods, pollen, dust...
Hot Spot Gel Essentials: How to Treat Your Dog's Irritated Skin
Hot spots on dogs, also known as moist dermatitis, can be distressing for your furry companion. These inflamed, red, and often moist skin areas can result from allergies, infections, parasites, or trapped moisture within the fur. Symptoms like constant licking, scratching, and even pus discharge indicate discomfort and require prompt attention. To alleviate your dog's suffering and promote healing, using the right hot spot gel, such as Blue Butter for dogs from Forticept, can make a significant difference. Understanding Hot Spots on Dogs Hot spots are localized areas of inflammation and irritation on your dog's skin. They are characterized by...
How to treatment wound
If you’re a parent of an overly zealous or even slightly clumsy child, you know that cuts, scrapes, and wounds are an everyday part of life. Well… the same applies to your pet. How do you know the difference between a wound you can treat at home and a wound you should hand off to your veterinarian? Here are some tips to assess and treat: Remember that all wounds are painful. A normal, sweet and jovial pup may snap or bite whomever is going near the wound. If you can see muscle, tendon, or bone, hand off to your vet....
Be careful! Parasites...
With spring right around the corner our pets will begin spending a lot more time outside when the weather is warm, and during the warmer weather parasites breed more readily. Even if your pets spend most of their time indoors, it is possible for parasites to find them whether carried in on our clothes or by crawling through our screen doors. Here are some common parasites to look out for and ways to combat them during the warmer weather months. Fleas Fleas are the most common parasite to affect dogs and cats, and they can be a pain to humans,...
Overheating risk
In the words of Hippocrates “walking is a man’s best medicine” and adding man’s best friend to that walk makes it all the better. Walking aids in the sensory stimulation your pet receives beyond the border of your yard and helps to maintain muscle tone and joint movement. During the summer months walking becomes more prominent as does the risk of our pets overheating. Dogs have a higher body temperature than we do and an inferior ability to cool down. An overheating dog can only regulate their body temperature through panting, which during the dog days of summer may become...