Cleaning your dog’s ears takes only a few minutes, but it can prevent common ear problems like wax buildup, ear infections and dog ear mites. While some vets recommend that you clean your dog’s ears daily, if you clean them just once a week, you will prevent most ear problems. And there are a number […]
Dog Seasonal Allergies in Bichon Frises
Dog seasonal allergies come and go with the seasons, just like your hay fever allergies to pollen and weeds. They usually appear when your dog is between 6 months and 3 years old. The allergens (the particles that your dog is allergic to) enter your pet’s body through his nose or respiratory tract. Or sometimes […]
Canine Food Allergies
Finding the best dog food for canine food allergies becomes a top priority if your dog is miserable, itchy and scratching all the time! Dog food allergies are not as common as airborne or seasonal allergies. However, if your dog is allergic to his food, he will experience intense itching and scratching. If you are […]
Dog Skin Allergies in Bichon Frises
Dog skin allergies are common with Bichon Frise dogs and itching, redness and hot spots can be persistent while for your suffering pet. Bichon Frise skin is normally pink under all that fluffy white hair. The more pink the skin, more sensitive it will be. The pink color of a Bichon’s skin is a result […]
Ear Infections in Dogs
Ear infections in dogs are common in some dog breeds, especially breeds like the Bichon Frise. If your dog has ears with limited air circulation in the ear canal, she could get an ear infection. The moist, dark environment of your dog’s ears is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, fungus or yeast—which is why […]