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Canine Care

Say Goodbye to Winter Woes: Managing Wrinkle Dermatitis in Dogs

Say Goodbye to Winter Woes: Managing Wrinkle De...

When winter rolls around, it’s not just humans who face dry skin and irritation. Dogs with adorable wrinkles and folds—like Bulldogs, Pugs, and Shar-Peis—can develop or worsen wrinkle dermatitis (AKA...

Say Goodbye to Winter Woes: Managing Wrinkle De...

When winter rolls around, it’s not just humans who face dry skin and irritation. Dogs with adorable wrinkles and folds—like Bulldogs, Pugs, and Shar-Peis—can develop or worsen wrinkle dermatitis (AKA...

German shepherd with atopic dermatitis and alopecia on snout and around right eye

3 Common Forms of Dog Dermatitis: Atopic, Flea ...

Dogs can get itchy, scratchy, and downright uncomfortable because of something called dermatitis. Dermatitis, simply put, is an inflammation of the skin, which can lead to redness, itching, and sometimes...

3 Common Forms of Dog Dermatitis: Atopic, Flea ...

Dogs can get itchy, scratchy, and downright uncomfortable because of something called dermatitis. Dermatitis, simply put, is an inflammation of the skin, which can lead to redness, itching, and sometimes...

Australian shepherd has front paws and chin up on wooden table looking at dog food bowl

A Complete Guide to Dog Food Allergies: Signs, ...

A food allergy is the body's immune system "overreacting" to one or more specific dietary proteins or carbohydrates. The immune system sees the ingredient as a foreign substance and a...

A Complete Guide to Dog Food Allergies: Signs, ...

A food allergy is the body's immune system "overreacting" to one or more specific dietary proteins or carbohydrates. The immune system sees the ingredient as a foreign substance and a...

Photo triage with golden retriever lying down, hotspot on top of dog's head, and Lavengel being applied under the arm

Preventing and Treating Hot Spots in Dogs: A Co...

It's hot spot (acute moist dermatitis) season, so let’s talk about how we can prevent and treat them! These red, inflamed, and often painful areas can appear suddenly and escalate...

Preventing and Treating Hot Spots in Dogs: A Co...

It's hot spot (acute moist dermatitis) season, so let’s talk about how we can prevent and treat them! These red, inflamed, and often painful areas can appear suddenly and escalate...

Hands with tweezers removing a tick from the back of a Golden Retriever's neck

Dog Tick Tips + Prevention

Summer happens to be the favorite time of year for one of the most commonly overlooked creepy critters as well, the tick. Ticks can be a threat to both us...

Dog Tick Tips + Prevention

Summer happens to be the favorite time of year for one of the most commonly overlooked creepy critters as well, the tick. Ticks can be a threat to both us...

Young yellow Labrador retriever licks red popsicle treat

Fun and Healthy Summer Dog Snack Recipes: Keep ...

As the summer heat intensifies, it's essential to ensure our furry friends stay cool, hydrated, and healthy. What better way to do this than by making some fun, healthy, and...

Fun and Healthy Summer Dog Snack Recipes: Keep ...

As the summer heat intensifies, it's essential to ensure our furry friends stay cool, hydrated, and healthy. What better way to do this than by making some fun, healthy, and...

Black and white Jack Russell Terrier lies on pink blanket licking front paw

Understanding Dog Paw Licking: Causes, Concerns...

In this guide, we dive into why our canine companions lick their paws, when it's cause for concern, potential side effects, and some solutions to help them feel better –...

Understanding Dog Paw Licking: Causes, Concerns...

In this guide, we dive into why our canine companions lick their paws, when it's cause for concern, potential side effects, and some solutions to help them feel better –...

Dog scratching its ear due to potential seasonal allergies, environmental allergies, or other dog allergies

Understanding Your Dog's Allergies: From Sympto...

Explore the types of allergies dogs can suffer from, how to recognize the symptoms, and discusses various treatments including the natural, supportive care option provided by Lavengel.

Understanding Your Dog's Allergies: From Sympto...

Explore the types of allergies dogs can suffer from, how to recognize the symptoms, and discusses various treatments including the natural, supportive care option provided by Lavengel.

Mild hotspot on head of Golden Retriever with fur shaved around it

Dog Hot Spot: The Dog Owner's Ultimate Guide to...

Hot spots are the result of damaged skin that is typically caused by your pet’s repetitive scratching at itchy skin. Itchy skin can come from prolonged moisture (especially on those...

Dog Hot Spot: The Dog Owner's Ultimate Guide to...

Hot spots are the result of damaged skin that is typically caused by your pet’s repetitive scratching at itchy skin. Itchy skin can come from prolonged moisture (especially on those...

Sun sets on top of head of beagle in bandanna gazing into the distance

My Dog Has Cancer, Now What?

Cancer is one of the most feared diagnoses both in human and veterinary medicine. The word alone spells defeat in the minds of those who are diagnosed and marks the...

My Dog Has Cancer, Now What?

Cancer is one of the most feared diagnoses both in human and veterinary medicine. The word alone spells defeat in the minds of those who are diagnosed and marks the...

Small blonde mixed breed dog wearing reading glasses lies on white blanket with front paws on open book

A Concise Guide to Caring for Senior Pets

As many of us know, a pet is often a 12-to-18-year commitment, and as pets age, their minds and bodies change, along with their specific needs. Advancements in veterinary medicine...

A Concise Guide to Caring for Senior Pets

As many of us know, a pet is often a 12-to-18-year commitment, and as pets age, their minds and bodies change, along with their specific needs. Advancements in veterinary medicine...

French bulldog puppy sits in Christmas stocking in front of various presents in similar wrapping paper

Top 3 Reasons to Reconsider Gifting a Pet

Today, we’re diving into gift-giving and why pets generally should not be considered gifts. Pets are one of the most amazing additions to anyone’s life, and it’s easy to fall...

Top 3 Reasons to Reconsider Gifting a Pet

Today, we’re diving into gift-giving and why pets generally should not be considered gifts. Pets are one of the most amazing additions to anyone’s life, and it’s easy to fall...

  • Cantankerous blonde puppy lies on back biting at blue leash

    Canine Training Tips

    Want to know what to teach your dog? Dive into the psychology of canine training as taught by a lead animal behavior trainer at a zoo!

    Let's board this train 
  • X-ray image showing a severely bloated canine stomach

    Tails from the Clinic

    Our Veterinary Assistant Tasha discusses various pet emergencies, as well as stories of how Lavengel® has worked in her clinic!

    Tail me more 
  • Digitally-colored scanning electron microscope image of Coxiella burnetii bacteria

    Savvy Science Sector

    Lavengel® was built upon a fascination with the molecular world. Peer into the microscope to examine enormously tiny topics.

    Time to get nerdy