KVP Industry News Partnered with Bowman Report — Dogs

Seasonal Allergies and Compulsive Habits Are Difficult to Stop, But You Can Block Chronic Itching with an E-Collar for Dogs and Cats.   When pet’s are exposed to allergens and start to feel an itch, they don’t comprehend that continuous itching can make matters worse. When the itching becomes more persistent, it can become chronic allergies that further exacerbate skin irritation. Responses to allergens in pets food or environment can be recognized by excessive: Scratching or rubbing against objects or walls Biting at hot spots Loss of their coat in some spots where the itching is persistent Licking, especially on...

How to Care For Your Pet After Surgery and Prepare Your Home for a Recovering Pet When a pet undergoes surgery, there are typically some environmental changes or changes to their daily care plan. After a procedure, your veterinarian will likely discuss details of your pet’s surgery and provide some recommendations for your pet’s recovery. These suggestions for the home may include:   Keep them comfortable: Frequently check your pet’s living space to see if its clean, comfortable and in a calming space. Typically limiting uncontrolled activity while they recover is best to allow any wounds to heal properly. Follow veterinarian...

Do They Actually Work for Pets? Most pet owners are familiar with the big plastic cone-of-shame dog collar that can be required of pets to wear for optimal healing conditions. These cones are the best way to stop pets from licking, biting, or scratching healing wounds and protect their coats. Traditional cones can be a nuisance, causing our pets to run into furniture, generate discomfort, and create added stress from obstructed vision. Many times, as pet parents, we recognize this discomfort and remove the cone; compromising the most efficient healing of our pets. For many circumstances though, an inflatable e-collar...

Finding the best dog cone or dog inflatable collar for your pet. For whatever reason your pet may need a dog cone, comfort is always a key concern, and many pet parents ask, “What is the most comfortable dog cone or collar?” The answer to that depends on a couple of key factors, such as: Coverage - Based on the injury your pet has sustained, you may need a particular style of dog cone or collar. For example, the traditional rigid dog cone ensures the entire body is protected, including the head, ears, and eyes. However, you may not need...