Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity is the most common dermatologic disease of dogs and cats in the United States. In the Southern states it is the most common cause of ...

It’s springtime! Love is in the air, and so is pollen. That’s right, it’s allergy season. Have you started sneezing yet? If not, don’t worry, it’s coming. It’s coming for our pets, too, in the form of ...

An allergy occurs when your cat's immune system over-reacts to something that is usually harmless. Symptoms are usually associated with skin irritation and include scratching, a crusty rash and hair ...

Q: My cat, Ted, licks the fur off his back. We thought it was an allergy he was reacting to and went to the vet, where he got a shot of a steroid and medication. His condition improved for a bit, but ...

As a cat owner myself, I have extensive hands-on experience treating cats with food and environmental allergies. In addition ...

Dear Christopher Cat: Clyde, my indoor cat, developed a fat upper lip this week. His veterinarian diagnosed a rodent ulcer and prescribed a steroid. What causes rodent ulcers? Could Clyde have dined ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Fox • I adopted two sweet sister cats nine years ago — Chase and Chochi. They’ve not had any major health issues until ...

As temperatures rise and everyone gets outdoors more, pet owners face the challenge of protecting their pets from seasonal threats like fleas, ticks and allergies. These common issues can cause ...