Skin and coat problems are often the first indicators of poor health and care, as the skin is the largest eliminatory organ in your animal's body. Yet, almost every pet suffers from some sort of skin condition.

Great news that the toxic pesticide used in flea collars and dog shampoos is now banned.  The Department of Agriculture and the Legal Resource Centre have called for the pesticide Chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in dog shampoos and flea collars, to be completely prohibited in South Africa.

Is your pet considered to be a domesticated wolf or wild dog? The answer to this important question will prescribe the diet that you should be feeding your dog and what the appropriate diet really is. The consequences of inferior diets are dire and affects your animal's behavior as well as general well-being, health and longevity.

Almost every pet suffers from some sort of skin condition. Even veterinarians are lost when it comes to treating skin allergies and 'hot spots' and many acknowledge the severity of this ailment. Treating with cortisone or changing to another flavour of processed food will not solve the problem.