Puppy dermatitis is a dog skin infection that targets puppies under one years old.
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Be sure to ask your veterinarian about any significant changes to your dog s coat.
A staph infection can develop whenever a dog excessively licks scratches or chews a part of his body to the point that the skin becomes irritated.
Skin infections in dogs caused by yeast are known as yeast dermatitis one particular type of yeast malassezia lives on your dog s skin all the time it does not typically cause problems but when.
When a dog s skin is cut or wounded there is an increased risk of infection.
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These are mild surface dog skin disorders with impetigo being present on the abdomen and groin area and acne showing on the face.
Changes in a dog s skin color or coat texture can be a warning sign of several common metabolic or hormone problems.
Redness itchiness and in some cases partial hair loss often characterize the.
So a skin culture and or frequent baths are often needed if prescribed antibiotics do not resolve the skin infection.
Folliculitis can also be caused by an allergic reaction described above.
It s one of the most common reasons that people bring their pet to the veterinarian.
They can also result from an infection or other skin disorder.
Pyoderma refers to an infection of the skin and can be bacterial fungal or parasitic mites pyoderma in dogs and pyoderma in cats is very common.
Impetigo is characterized by pus filled blisters on the affected areas and is usually the result of unsanitary conditions.