Most of us know that sun exposure can be damaging to the skin. We get wrinkles, sunburn, and even sun-induced skin cancers. It turns out that dogs have similar issues. Pets like to sunbathe just like people do. Many like to lie happily on their backs and soak up the...

Animal teeth and claws easily puncture skin, introducing bacteria under the skin. If the skin heals quickly, the bacteria become trapped and create pockets of infection commonly referred to as abscesses. Abscesses may be very small or extraordinarily large, and may...