Veterinary Blog

Experiencing a true emergency is not on any pet lover’s bucket list. Unfortunately, these things can happen. Taking a little time to understand first aid and emergency care for animals and organize yourself and your family can make all the difference if you ever experience one. True Care Veterinary Hospital wants to help ensure that your emergency pet care knowledge is ready to go, just in case.

There are usually a few different possible explanations for certain canine behaviors. For example, a dog that obsessively licks, bites or scratches their skin could be suffering from allergies, parasites, or even anxiety, stress, or boredom. If this behavior continues, moist dermatitis (hot spots) may develop. Characterized by terribly itchy, painful open sores, hot spots in dogs don’t heal quickly due to the excessive attention dogs give to them.