Dr Andrew Miller MRCVS sits down with Mat from Pure Pet Food to talk about all things sensitive skin, including everything from symptoms to treatment to even tear stains. Working in practice in West Yorkshire, Andy the vet regularly treats dogs with sensitive skin and helps them on the road to recovery.
How do I deal with sensitive skin?
Written by: Dr Andrew Miller MRCVS
Andy graduated from Bristol University in 2010 and sees nutrition as a foundation for our pet's wellbeing and takes a common-sense approach. We are what we eat, and it shouldn't be any different for our pets.
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