The skin is the largest organ in the body. YES the skin is a real organ! Although some dermatological diseases affect only the skin, many others are the manifestation of a systemic disorder.   What is the skin microbiota? The term skin microbiota refers to the set of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, yeasts) that live on the skin’s surface. The microbiota plays an important functional role in the skin barrier, which acts as protection against external agents (physical barrier and immunological […]

Nutrition is essential for the health of the animal. Suitable foods should be introduced through food: what is physiological for the animal’s body. These foods are broken down  into micronutrients through the process of digestion where the food is digested into smaller molecules that the body can absorb and use. Digestion, in addition to being  a very important process, is also a process that constantly occurs in the animal’s body. Good digestion is important: to nourish the cells with all the necessary […]

What is malassezia? Malassezia is a yeast that is part of the normal canine skin microbiota, so it is normally present on the skin of dogs and cats. In particular, Malassezia resides in wet areas such as: • ear canal • space between the fingers • skin folds • the genitals • the armpits This pathogen coexists with its host and in healthy animals it does not cause problems as long as the skin microbiota is in balance. When this […]

Pseudopregnancy, also known as false pregnancy, is a phenomenon that can occur in unsterilized bitches / cats. Pseudopregnancy is caused by hormonal fluctuations in diestrus, a phase of the estrous cycle in which there is a drop in progesterone concentration and an increase in prolactin concentration. In terms of days, the symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs usually appear between 7 and 10 weeks after estrus or after heat. During pseudopregnancy, the bitch may show symptoms similar to those of […]

In your pet’s intestine many metabolic processes take place which –  finish the  digestion (in the upper part of the intestine) –  allow  the reabsorption of nutrients and water.   The digestive system performs very important tasks for the general preservation of the balance of the entire organism, which are obviously not limited only  to the digestion of food.   In fact, 3 main properties can be considered: – Digestion and absorption of food – Emuntorial capacity – Line of immune defense of the body.     […]

We will have to build a solid relationship with our puppy based on trust to become the best secure foundation he can have: it is necessary to fulfill his emotional needs, welcome his emotions, give constant support, indicate the right direction so that the puppy can learn how to make it by himself in such a delicate and sensitive moment of his growth.