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- Acral Lick Dermatitis. Acral lick dermatitis is a skin problem that develops from long-term licking or chewing of the same skin area. These lesions are also called lick granulomas.
- Acute Moist Dermatitis. Acute moist dermatitis is a condition that appears suddenly after a dog has been licking or chewing an itchy area on the skin. The area becomes red and raw from the licking and the hair may trap moisture and bacteria.
- Canine Atopic Dermatitis. Canine atopic dermatitis, or atopy, is a common cause of itching in dogs. It is an inherited predisposition to an immune-mediated hypersensitivity reaction, however, often no specific allergen is identified.
- Ear Infections. Ear infections occur when yeast and/or bacteria infect the ear canal. The affected ear may become red, itchy, swollen, and sometimes painful.
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- Dog Skin Conditions Category 2: Infections
- Dog Skin Conditions Category 3: Lumps and Bumps
- Other Common Skin Problems
In this section, you will find pictures categorized by type of skin problem for 22 common dog skin problems.
We can categorize skin infectionsin dogs as bacterial or fungal. In some cases, a dog may have both!
1. Lipomas
Lipomas are the most common benign (Non-cancerous) growth seen in dogs. Each lipoma is made up of a group of fat cells that forms a soft round, or oval, lump usually located just below your dog’s skin. Lipomas are generally easy to move around and do not feel as though they are connected to deeper tissue in the body. They are usually slow growing and tend to be harmless. Sometimes they will stop growing, but don’t often disappear or get smaller. Although these common lumps are not dangerous i...
2. Warts
Warts (also called papillomas) are the other most common type of old dog lumps and can occur on your dog’s skin, on his eyelids, ear flaps, paw pads, between the toes, around the genital area, or in the mouth or lips. They can show up as a single small lump, or as a group or cluster of tiny lumps which look a little bit like a cauliflower floret. Warts on dogs are most often benign and will often disappear of their own accord after a few months. Some can become irritating and cause a dog to b...
3. Sebaceous Adenomas
Pictured above are sebaceous adenomas. These growths tend to grow outward on to the skin surface. They are narrower at the base and are often on a thin stalk. The growths are usually 4mm to 10mm in size and sometimes they might extend below the surface. Removal is usually curative, but removal is not usually necessary unless it is getting infected or irritated (sometimes self-mutilation). The prognosis is usually good. Learn more: Sebaceous Adenomas.
Hair loss
While a dog’s coat may naturally thin at certain times of the year, complete areas of baldness are not normal and can indicate an underlying health condition. There are many causes of hair loss (alopecia) including stress, hormonal disease, self-trauma, external parasites, and poor nutrition. If your dog’s hair isn’t growing back, then you should have them seen by your veterinarian. Read our articles about Hair Loss.
Black spots
Most instances of dark or black colored spots on the skin of dogs are hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is an increase in dark pigmentation of the skin. Most commonly, the dark or black spots, along with the other signs of redness, scaling, crusting, and itchiness, are secondary to trauma or chronic irritation. Allergies, parasites, injuries, and other things may all cause skin irritation and itching, leading to hyperpigmentation. Learn more about Black Spots or Brown Spots.
Skin Problems and Conditions by Category:
1. Lumps and bumps (including red bumps and black bumps) 2. Tumors, Warts, or Cysts (6 Types of cysts in dogs) 3. Scabs and blood blisters 4. Skin lesions and skin infections 5. Cancerous lesions or lumps 6. Skin allergy rashes, heat rashes, hot spots 7. All skin problems and conditions
Jan 7, 2024 · To understand how to make your dog’s skin feel better, we must first understand why the skin is infected. In this article, we will review the signs and symptoms of skin infections in dogs, the most common types of skin infections, and what you can do at home – and with your vet – to help your dog.
Oct 19, 2023 · This page features 12 pictures of ringworm in dogs, ranging from mild to severe cases. The images were carefully selected by our board-certified vet dermatologist Dr. Ian Spiegel and our veterinary team. What exactly is ringworm? (with pictures) Despite being named after a worm, ringworm is actually caused by a fungus. The infection results in ...
Feb 19, 2024 · There are many different types of worms that can infect dogs. Those of most concern are roundworms, tapeworms, heartworms, hook, and whipworms. Whilst each type of worm has a slightly different life cycle, the dog's symptoms can be consistent with different types of worm infections.
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- If not cleaned up right away, the eggs can get into the soil and survive for months or even years. It may also be helpful to know how long it takes...
- Eating another dog's poop (coprophagia) is not a definite a sign of worms, but it it is a possibility. There are many reasons for your dog may be e...
- Yes, but only certain wormers are safe to use in pregnant dogs. Fenbendazole is one option that has been proven safe. Worming daily with fenbendazo...
Jul 8, 2024 · Look out for itching, hair loss, and swollen feet on your pup, as these are classic symptoms of mange. Dogs with mange may also neglect their food or other forms of self-care. Search for signs of mange on yourself and other members of your household as well—typically, they present as red bumps.
Jan 29, 2024 · From hot spots and mange to allergies and cancer, uncover the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments. Safeguard your dog’s health and well-being with expert advice and insightful pictures. Hot Spots: Moist, red, and irritated skin areas caused by allergies, insect bites, or excessive licking.
