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Article: Scratch the surface of itchy pet's problems
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- February 15, 2001
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Write Dr. Wise, Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, 309 W. Washington St., Suite 202, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Q: My dog Buddy is losing all his hair and driving me crazy with his itching. What is it and what can we do?
A: Rest assured you are not alone; many of my patients and clients come in with similar questions. In fact, dermatology, or the study of skin-related problems, is one of the most common conditions that we, as veterinarians, treat. Furthermore, many of these itching problems are allergy-related. Whether it is flea allergy dermatitis, atopy, or food allergies, one or more of these are likely to be the culprit ...