Cats vs Dogs: Caring for Feline Skin and Coat
The skin and grooming needs of cats are vastly different from those of dogs. One of the biggest differences is that cats groom themselves on a …
Dr. Cliff Faver
Dr. Cliff Faver graduated with a BS in Biology/BA in Chemistry before getting a Veterinary degree in 1987. He is the past owner of Animal Health Services in Cave Creek, Arizona and now the US distributor for Iv San Bernard products, teaches the ISB Pet Aesthetician Certification program, and speaks internationally on hair and skin. His passion is to merge groomers and veterinarians to aid in helping and healing pets. He is also a member of AVMA, AAHA, AZVMA, Board member with Burbank Kennel Club, and has served on Novartis Lead Committee, Hill’s International Global Veterinary Board, and a Veterinary Management Group.
Pet Detective: Dealing With Skin Issues
Facebook post: I have an itchy dog, what shampoo should I use? Within 2–3 hours there will be 150–250 responses. But how can you solve this …
Covid-19: A Crisis or a Wake-Up Call?
As we return to work within our new routine, we need to reflect on what we have just experienced. COVID–19 is not the last bad virus …
Don’t Be an “As Well” Grooming Salon
In this incredibly competitive world of business, it is imperative that we look at different ways of marketing ourselves in a unique way—otherwise we are just …
Skin Problems in the Salon: Time to Rethink Our Approach
Often in medicine and critical thinking, we follow a line of theory and we enhance and expand on that idea. But what if we took the …
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Make Pet Health a Priority During the Drying Process
Most of the time we think of drying as just a routine part of the grooming process, but should we be thinking about the dryer’s use …
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Sometimes Beauty Is Just Skin Deep
We are all very familiar with that itchy, irritable dog that has been diagnosed as having allergies, but many of us are not aware of the …
Obesity: Are We Loving Our Dogs to Death?
In my 32 years of practice, there was one trending concern among my clients that was frequently communicated. This concern, expressed in many ways, almost always …
Nutrition And The Skin: The Scientific Correlation
There are four basic requirements for all living organisms, and nutrition is one of them. Food Water Oxygen Protection Food provides the building blocks that, in …
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Pet Nutrition
As a doctor of veterinary medicine, I believe nutrition is the most important daily medical decision pet owners can make for their pets.
The sad fact is that very few pet owners or veterinarians have the knowledge to make informed decisions about pet nutrition.