https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/categories/care-guides/Recent content in Care Guides on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-ingredients-should-i-look-for-in-choosing-the-right-joint-supplement-for-my-dog/Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:59:36 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-ingredients-should-i-look-for-in-choosing-the-right-joint-supplement-for-my-dog/A practical, no-nonsense guide to choosing a joint supplement for your dog — what to look for, what to skip, and how to give it a fair shot. Why daily joint support matters Joints don’t fail suddenly. They wear down quietly over years. By the time a dog is visibly stiff on cold mornings or slower to get up the stairs, the cartilage has been thinning for some time.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/glycanaid/Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:14:16 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/glycanaid/GlycanAid is a daily, natural joint supplement for dogs — chewable tablets formulated to support joint health for life. Daily joint support, in a tablet your dog will actually eat Most joint supplements fail at the first hurdle: the dog won’t take them. GlycanAid is formulated as a tasty chewable, which removes the daily wrestling match and keeps the supplement working consistently — which is the only way joint supplements ever work.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/looking-after-you-dogs-this-halloween/Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:17:07 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/looking-after-you-dogs-this-halloween/Halloween is genuinely fun for children, and genuinely stressful for the dog at the centre of it. A short, practical list of precautions for the spookiest night of the year. A dog’s-eye view of Halloween From the dog’s perspective: the doorbell is going off every few minutes, strangers in odd costumes are shouting on the doorstep, and there’s a constant stream of toxic food at child-height. It’s a recipe for stress at best and a vet bill at worst.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/how-your-dog-adapts-to-autumn-weather/Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:48:12 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/how-your-dog-adapts-to-autumn-weather/Autumn looks idyllic to us — leaves turning, cooler air, a break from summer heat. For dogs it brings a new wave of allergens, shorter walks, and a list of seasonal hazards worth knowing about. A different season, a different set of risks Cooler weather changes everything about your dog’s routine. Walks happen in the dark. Allergens shift. The two biggest food holidays of the year — Halloween and Christmas — sit either side of autumn, both packed with foods that can poison a dog.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/grass-pollen-allergy-in-dogs/Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:35:43 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/grass-pollen-allergy-in-dogs/Grass pollen allergy in dogs doesn’t show up as a runny nose — it shows up as itchy paws, hot spots and a miserable, scratching pet. Here’s how to manage it. Not the same as hay fever Grass pollen allergy in dogs is fairly common. You’d expect — since grass pollen is an inhaled allergen — that symptoms would mirror what humans experience: runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes. They don’t.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/how-to-help-you-dogs-skin-allergies-in-spring/Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:53:55 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/how-to-help-you-dogs-skin-allergies-in-spring/Spring brings pollen, blossom, fresh grass — and a wave of seasonal allergies in dogs. Here’s how to spot the flare-up early and the natural products that bring fast relief. The seasonal pattern Does your dog suffer from seasonal allergies — breaking out in hot spots, itchy skin, or canine dermatitis at the same time each year? With spring here, many owners are seeing the familiar symptoms reappear after hoping they had gone for good.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/bath-time-for-cats/Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:21:33 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/bath-time-for-cats/Most cats don’t need a bath — they’re meticulous self-groomers. But when one does, the wrong shampoo causes more harm than the dirt. Here’s the sensible approach. The bath debate Some people think cats should stay out in the barn, catch mice, and never see the inside of a bathtub. Others recommend the rubber-storage-bin approach: fill it with warm water and detergent, add the cat, put the lid on, shake a few times, then stand well back when you open it.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/looking-after-our-dogs-teeth-and-gums/Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:01:53 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/looking-after-our-dogs-teeth-and-gums/Dental health gets forgotten in the swirl of more obvious skin and coat problems — but bad breath, plaque and gum disease are among the most common medical complaints in dogs. Here’s how to spot trouble early and a practical product that helps. Why it matters We’re aware we need to see a dentist regularly — and yet our pets’ teeth often get less consideration than our own. Tooth and gum disease is one of the most common medical problems in modern dogs, and dental treatment is one of the most common procedures carried out in veterinary surgeries.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:33:15 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Parabens and SLS appear in most commercial pet shampoos. Here’s what they actually are, why owners are increasingly avoiding them, and what to use instead. What are parabens? Parabens are a chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. They’re used as preservatives — they fight bacteria and fungus, they’re widely available, and they cost almost nothing to manufacture. That’s why they end up in millions of grooming products around the world.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/does-your-pet-suffer-from-winter-dry-skin-or-a-dull-coat/Fri, 13 Dec 2013 11:45:54 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/does-your-pet-suffer-from-winter-dry-skin-or-a-dull-coat/Cold outdoor air and dry indoor heating both strip moisture from your pet’s skin. Here’s how to spot winter dry skin, what to do less of, and which products bring the coat back. Why winter wrecks the coat Cold dry air outside. Central heating and air conditioning inside. Between them, the moisture in your dog’s skin doesn’t stand a chance — and a dull, flaky coat is the result.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-three-most-common-dog-allergies/Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:59:47 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-three-most-common-dog-allergies/If you think your dog has an allergy, the only way to manage it is to find the root cause. The three most common dog allergies are food, fleas and environment — here’s how to recognise each, and what to do. Why the root cause matters If your dog is itching, breaking out, or losing hair, treating the visible symptom won’t get you very far on its own. The skin keeps reacting until the underlying trigger is identified and reduced.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/natural-cat-shampoo-bar/Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:47:35 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/natural-cat-shampoo-bar/If you’re looking for an all-natural, paraben-free cat shampoo, a shampoo bar is the practical solution. Easier to use than a bottle, gentler on the skin, and safe enough for kittens. Bathing cats — start young if you can Many people are unsure about bathing cats. Sometimes you have to: a cat with a skin condition, a long-haired cat that’s matted, or a kitten that’s got into something they shouldn’t have.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/alopecia-x-how-to-use-the-dermagic-skin-rescue-lotion/Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:48:14 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/alopecia-x-how-to-use-the-dermagic-skin-rescue-lotion/Black Skin Disease (Alopecia X) can be managed with good results using DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion — but the protocol matters. Here’s exactly how to use it, day by day, for the best chance of full recovery. What to expect With consistent application, improvement usually shows around three to four weeks in. New hair growth and visibly healthier skin typically follow over three to four months. The single most important factor is consistency — applying the lotion every day, without skipping, throughout the treatment course.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/soap-shampoo-or-shampoo-bars-to-bathe-your-dog/Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:29:05 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/soap-shampoo-or-shampoo-bars-to-bathe-your-dog/Soap, liquid shampoo, or a solid shampoo bar — what’s the difference, and what should you actually use on your dog? A short history, an honest look at the ingredient lists, and a sensible answer. What the customer wants vs. what the manufacturer wants We want to get our pets clean without irritating or drying out their skin. We want a healthy, shiny coat. We don’t want to spend a fortune, we’d like it to be greener if possible, and we’d prefer the bottle wasn’t another piece of plastic going into landfill.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-the-dermagic-system-and-how-can-it-help-your-dogs-and-cats/Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:04:46 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-the-dermagic-system-and-how-can-it-help-your-dogs-and-cats/The Dermagic System is a four-step natural skincare regime — clean the skin, kill the pathogen topically, support recovery, restore. Here’s how each step works and the conditions it treats. What the system is for Severe itching, skin allergies, mange, Black Skin Disease, hair loss, hot spots, dandruff, seborrhoea, cuts and sores — these are miserable for your pet and miserable for you. Until now, treating them has usually meant steroids, antibiotics or strong chemicals.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/why-use-dermagic-natural-shampoo-and-conditioner/Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:32:31 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/why-use-dermagic-natural-shampoo-and-conditioner/Dogs’ skin is three times thinner than ours — and most pet shampoos are designed for human skin. Here’s why a proper natural shampoo and conditioner matters, and how to bathe a dog without making things worse. The thing most dog owners don’t realise There are a lot of things people take for granted about dogs. Most are harmless assumptions. One isn’t. A dog’s skin is fundamentally different from yours.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/alopecia-x-dermagic-skin-rescue-lotion-for-dogs-black-skin-disease/Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:15:35 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/alopecia-x-dermagic-skin-rescue-lotion-for-dogs-black-skin-disease/Step-by-step on using DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion for dogs with Black Skin Disease (BSD). The protocol is straightforward, the patience is the hard part — and the results are reliable. Start with a clean dog We recommend using a bar of our organic Skin Rescue Shampoo Bar, which has sulphur florets and neem oil. It’s very effective at exfoliating, deep-cleansing, and rinses very cleanly. It’s also strongly antifungal without being harsh, and it’s the correct pH for dogs.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/rosemary-cat-shampoo-bar/Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:00:09 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/rosemary-cat-shampoo-bar/The DERMagic Rosemary Shampoo Bar is gentle, deep-cleansing, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial — formulated specifically for cats, and designed to make bath time considerably easier on both of you. A shampoo bar made for cats Does your cat suffer from skin conditions? This natural organic shampoo bar from Dermagic will leave their coat and skin soft and healthy. The DERMagic Rosemary Shampoo Bar for felines is gentle, deep-cleansing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial.