Here at Banixx, we often hear our customers ask “Why is my dog scratching, licking, or chewing on a hot spot?” and of course “What causes hot spots on dogs?”. There are several reasons your pup may be … read more

A dog hot spot (AKA acute moist dermatitis) is an open sore that occurs when your dog sustains some kind of damage to the skin, whereupon bacteria proliferate, and the area becomes red, hot, itchy and … read more

There he goes again with that annoying habit. Your dog is biting and chewing on his nails again!  While such behavior is commonly thought of as an annoyingly bad habit in humans, our dogs can be vorac … read more

Xylitolis a natural sweetener.  It’sa sugar alcohol with a sweetness comparable to sugar. When dogs eat a food that contains Xylitol, it is more quickly absorbed into their bloodstream than in yours, … read more

Applying vinegar to dog ear with pet wipe.If you haven’t tried apple cider vinegar as a salad dressing or marinade, you’re missing a treat – and a healthy one at that. Proponents of this delicious vin … read more