RUSKO'S HEALTH JOURNAL

The Gut Is The Second Brain

What is happening inside your dog's digestive system and why it matters more than most people think. Most people think of the gut as something that digests food. It does...

Is It Allergy Or Intolerance

3 min read

Two things that look the same but need very different responses. Allergy and intolerance are used as though they mean the same thing. They do not and the difference matters...

“Dog outdoors in summer, with sunlight highlighting its coat”

The Summer Skin Problem Nobody Talks About

4 min read

Heat, allergens and why some dogs struggle more than others in warmer months. Summer is good for dogs in a lot of ways. Longer walks, more time outside, the particular...

“Dog outdoors with its coat catching the light”

When Scratching Becomes Something More

3 min read

Allergies, inflammation and the skin barrier. What is actually going on. Every dog scratches. It is normal, occasional and means nothing on its own. But there is a version of...