More Dog Skin Problems You Should Be Aware Of

Some dog skin conditions or problems are not that detrimental, but nevertheless should very well be treated to avoid any further complications. A dog will not be able to do anything about his condition to alleviate his discomfort. All he can do is scratch and lick. But you can bring him to the vet to get a permanent solution to your dog’s skin condition. As a responsible dog owner, it is your job to pay very close attention to your dog and his needs.

Superficial bacterial folliculitis is an infection that causes sores, bumps, and scabs on the skin. These skin abnormalities are easier to see in short coated dogs. In longhaired dogs, the most obvious symptoms may be a dull coat, and shedding with scaly skin underneath. Folliculitis often occurs in conjunction with other skin problems such as mange, allergies, or injury. Treatment may include oral antibiotics and antibacterial ointments.

Another type of bacterial infection, impetigo is most common in puppies. It causes pus-filled blisters that may break and crust over. The blisters usually develop on the hairless portion of the abdomen. Impetigo is rarely serious and can be treated with a topical solution. In a small number of cases, the infection may spread or persist.

Seborrhea causes a dog’s skin to become greasy and develop scales. In some cases, it is a genetic disease that begins when a dog is young and lasts a lifetime. But most dogs with sebborhea develop the scaling as a complication of another medical problem such as allergies or hormonal abnormalities. In some cases, it is vital to treat the underlying cause so symptoms do not recur.

There are times when stress, poor nutrition, or an illness can cause a dog to lose more hair than usual known as alopecia. Anyone who shares their home with dogs knows that they shed. But if abnormal or excessive shedding persists for more than a week, or you notice patches of missing fur, have the dog skin checked by your veterinarian to find out what is causing the alopecia.

Paying Attention To Dog Skin Problems

There are many culprits than can cause problems on dog skin. They can be allergies, parasites, and bacteria. Many skin problems are caused by a combination of these causes. There are many different sources of skin infection and as such dog owners must have an awareness of the physical manifestations resulting from an infection.
Changes in a dog’s skin color or coat texture can be a warning sign of several… Continue reading

8 Dog Care Tips To Help Sooth Bug Bites And Stings

To your pet, bites from mosquitoes and other insects can be very itchy and annoying, as well as stings from bees, wasps, and hornets. Although most bites and stings are not considered dangerous, they can cause a lot of pain and nuisance with your dog.

Below some suggestions on how to alleviate your dog’s pain and irritation that is caused by insect bites and stings:

What common substances can hurt my dog?

Just because something isn’t good for your dog doesn’t mean that they won’t eat or drink it. Since they don’t have any idea of whether or not something is toxic, they’ll eat it if it looks or tastes good.

If your dog ingests any of the following substances, don’t panic. Panicking will only serve to lengthen the time it takes to get your dog some help. The less… Continue reading

Selecting A Veterinarian Who Can Help With A Problem-Dog

Always take your problem-pet to your veterinarian for a complete physical examination. Take along a fresh stool sample for a parasite check. Research of more than 2,000 cases show that more than 20% of dogs with behavior problems who had not been checked in more than 6 months also had a health problem. There is no… Continue reading