Pet owners dealing with dog skin problems often know the frustration that comes with trying to find a long lasting solution. Just when an issue seems to be resolved, it either pops up all over again or a whole new set of symptoms appear. Like humans, the skin is the largest organ of the body for dogs, making skin problems one of their most common health concerns. With the skin being covered by fur, allergies, infections or rashes can be even more difficult to treat. Not to be left out, ear problems are yet another pesky but common health issue.
Most information on canine skin and ear problems asserts that finding the root of either of these health concerns can be extremely difficult. Therefore, it is most common to merely treat the symptoms with a topical solution or antibiotics. The trouble with this approach is that until the underlying cause is discovered, dog skin and ear issues are all but guaranteed to recur. This can not only be uncomfortable for a dog, it can weigh quite heavy on the budget conscious pet owner. (more…)