An unhealthy gut may cause your dog’s itchy skin, dull coat, or frequent hot spots. Research indicates that poor gut health is a hidden contributor to many skin and coat issues in dogs. But there’s a ...

A dog’s coat isn’t just about how it looks. It helps control body temperature, protects the skin, and acts as a barrier ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Regarding your recent column, “Getting to the roots of dog’s skin problem”: My dog, a mixed-breed resembling an Australian cattle dog, had a serious skin problem. The vet could not ...

Which dog skin and coat medications are best? Most dogs are sensitive to their environment. Anything from airborne allergens to skin conditions to parasites could cause its skin to become itchy, red ...