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The Effects of Nutrition on Skin & Coat

Barkleigh Productions — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:21:27 +0000

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Summer Skin Issues

Barkleigh Productions — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:24:17 +0000

A Simple Guide
Here we are in the dog days of summer. Many of us have clients that are dealing with skin issues that are common when the sun and humidity are high. Here are some common issues and how to handle them in the salon environment.
Shaving should not be an option.

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Healthy Skin & Coat From the Inside Out

Barkleigh Productions — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:11:22 +0000

The skin is a pet’s natural barrier to the outside world. As one of the body’s largest organs, the skin plays many vital functions to keep pets healthy. It protects the underlying internal organs, bones and muscles, provides sensory information, and acts as part of the immune system to guard against pathogens and external threats to health and safety. As part of the skin, fur also acts as a barrier and protects the skin, maintains body temperature, and contributes to the esthetic appeal of pets.

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“My Dog Won’t Stop Licking His Paw!”

Barkleigh Productions — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:50:54 +0000

What is a “Lick Lesion”?
When dogs lick over and over at the same spot they eventually cause sores that veterinarians refer to as “acral lick dermatitis” or an “acral pruritic nodule”. These are itchy, thickened, centrally ulcerated or “raw” areas of skin, typically on the legs and forepaws, caused by excessive licking and complicated by bacterial infection and scarring.

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Treating Skin Infections

Barkleigh Productions — Thu, 01 May 2014 17:27:01 +0000

Many of us have seen “bad skin” come through our shop at one time or another and have been frustrated by the lack of improvement. I interviewed seven veterinarians and asked them about the most common skin issues they see. The unanimous answer was secondary bacterial infections resulting from scratching. They also stated that 95% of all visits for allergies were merely extremely dry skin.

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Is It Ringworm?

Barkleigh Productions — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:28:51 +0000

Ringworm is one of the most over and under diagnosed conditions in veterinary dermatology. Dermatophytosis (ringworm) is a fungal infection of the hair, superficial skin, and occasionally nails. Contrary to the common name for dermatophytosis, “ringworm,” it is not a parasite and worms are not the problem!

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