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Casual scratch? Weird paw lick? Seasonal allergies? Fleas? We’ll help you decipher all the pet skin issues.

Close up photo of Corgi dog staring up at a flying bee

From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the ER.

A woman sitting in a chair holding a dogs paw in her hand and holding the dogs face in the other hand.

The best paw balms, based on veterinarian recommendations.

Cat napping on a yellow couch against a yellow background

Paging Dr. Pimple Popper, DVM. Until then, a vet has tips on how to treat your cat’s acne.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

A dog scratching itself among the leaves outside.

If allergens were to ask, “Am I the drama?,” the answer would be yes.

Dog in the bath getting shampooed by owner

Plus! The brand donates 10 percent of its profits to animal rescues.

A dog poses with Floof dog grooming products and a dollop of shampoo on their nose

Mark your pups’ self-care calendars: The company’s eco-friendly, allergy-friendly products are launching July 17.

Person trains with a standard schnauzer puppy on a dog training field.

Dermatologist and star of Pop Goes the Vet Dr. Joya Griffin on the season’s often misunderstood phenomenon.

Fluffy brown and white puppy dog scratching a lot with its paw

How you can help them feel better fast.

puppy scratching fleas, get rid of fleas on dogs

How to stop your home from becoming a flea circus.

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Mixed-breed puppy licks its paw in the grass

Unfortunately, this term refers to a summer sore, not a club coveted by SNL’s Stefon.

bulldog in a collage with grooming products

Wash away all that grime and end their incessant scratching with a few drops.

a Chihuahua dog licking their paw

Their toes might smell like Fritos, but there’s no way they taste that good.

Dr. Joya, a vet, wearing a clear plastic mask and holding a gray dog with mange's head in her hands in the vet office

The star of National Geographic’s Pop Goes the Vet on the understated specialty, reality TV, and finding fun in the gross.  

Cheerful Brunette Having Fun With Her Dog Outside

Fatty acids rev up your dog’s energy, keep their coat shiny, help with inflammation from allergies and arthritis, and so much more...

Winterizing your dog's coat - Dog laying in the snow.

Spoiler: They’re probably already in your pantry.