Identifying & treating wet eczema / hot spots / acute moist dermatitis Acute moist dermatitis is commonly called wet eczema (we’ll refer to it as wet eczema). It appears as
Identification and Treatment of Mange: Sarcoptic (red) & Demodectic (demodecosis) mange Mange is a type of inflammatory skin disease caused by tiny parasitic mites on dogs. Nearly all dogs carry
What is canine distemper (CD)? Canine distemper, or distemper disease in dogs, is a dangerous and contagious disease that is caused by a toxic virus similar to measles. Distemper does
Understanding Hip dysplasia/ arthiritis This is a common condition in old dogs .They get arthritis and this causes very severe inflammation and pain. Assuming the dog is about 20 kg
The essential medical kit If you have a dog, or rescue dogs, keep a treatment kit handy with you with the following essential supplies: Basic medical supplies Melonex 7.5 mg
“A smile is the only curve that sets everything right”; and when it’s a dog’s smile, it ought to bring happiness many times multifold. But, did you ever pause to
Frequently I get distress calls from stray dog feeders that all of a sudden their dog/s are frothing from mouth and having fits. 90% of the time these turn out
Ticks and fleas are not just a nuisance – they are a major cause of disease and death in dogs. Ticks and fleas are commonly overlooked by dog parents. Vets
Ticks and fleas are not just a nuisance – they are a major cause of disease and death in dogs. Dog parents frequently overlook tick infestations, especially because they are
Ivermectin is wrongly used 99% of the time including by vets. It is reno-toxic too. It’s oral/injectible use is only in the case of mange, however, both sarcoptic and demodectic
The bad thing about maggot wounds is that they are surprisingly common. Unfortunately, any number of ‘home’ treatments complicate situations for dogs whereas actual treatment is straightforward and most of
The Voice of Stray Dogs or VOSD is the 10-year-old non-profit that is already the world’s largest no-kill dog sanctuary and hospital. With ~10,000+ rescues, 300,000+ free treatments given to dogs, 900+ resident dogs, we have experience caring for dogs in every kind of distress.
