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Category: Skin

My cat has pimples!

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in General, Skin

Feline acne is a common skin condition in cats. Cats of any age can be affected, and there is no breed or sex predisposition.

Cats are often presented to the veterinarian with the complaint of ‘dirt on the cat’s chin, … Read more

Can I treat my pet’s wound at home?

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Emergency, General, Lifestyle, Skin

When managing wounds at home it is important to always contact your veterinarian for assistance. Many home and even human wound remedies are not suitable for use in pets. Determining factors in deciding whether a wound can be treated at … Read more

“Crocodile Mite” skin disease in dogs and cats

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, Skin, Symptoms

Demodex is a mite that lives in the hair follicles of most mammals. It is species specific which means that different types of animals, including humans, have their own type of mite. It is a normal inhabitant of the skin … Read more

Ear Infections in Your Pet

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Disease, General, Skin

Ear infections are common in dogs, and to a lesser degree in cats. The anatomy of the animal predisposes them to this condition. The ear canal of the dog and cat follows the shape of an “L”, going first downwards … Read more

Scratch scratch scratch – Part 2 of 2

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Skin, Symptoms

In the first part of this two-part series we looked at the complexity of itching and scratching in pets and the fact that although the symptoms eventually manifest in the same way i.e. itching and scratching,  there could be many … Read more

Scratch scratch scratch – Part 1 of 2

Posted December 1, 2015 Ceres VetsPosted in Skin, Symptoms

Vets often hear this complaint in the examination room, where clients complain about the incessant itching and scratching of their pets. This is a more common complaint with dogs where the nightly thump, thump, thump of a hind limb hitting … Read more

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