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Skin & allergy basics

Flea allergy, food allergy, environmental allergy, and hot spots — how to tell them apart, and when it's a vet visit versus a home fix.

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The 3 main allergy types, and how their symptoms differ
Hot spots: what causes them and why they spread so fast
A clear line between home care and a same-week vet visit

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