Common Canine Skin Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview

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1. Fleas

Causes of Infection: Inadequate cleanliness and timely grooming.

Common Affected Areas: The entire body of the dog.

Symptoms: By gently parting the fur, you can easily spot small black and white specks on your dog. These are the droppings and eggs of fleas, respectively.

Treatment: Use external flea sprays or shampoos to address the issue.

2. Fungal Infections

Causes: Failure to dry the fur thoroughly, poor nutrition leading to weakened immunity, skin injuries, contact with sick dogs, or contaminated tools.

Common Affected Areas: The head, mouth, and limbs are most frequently affected.

Symptoms: Lesions are typically oval or circular with clear boundaries from healthy skin. They may have scabs that easily fall off, leaving smooth skin that doesn't thicken. There's usually a mild, widespread itching, and a possible mild odor. Fine, flaky skin similar to dandruff may also be present.

Treatment: For mild cases, applying or wiping medication may suffice. Severe cases may require a combination of topical, oral, bath treatments, and injections to boost immunity, along with possibly using hospitalgrade injectable products.

3. Dust Mites

Causes: Damp, unclean environments, exposure to infected dogs, or contact with contaminated areas such as eyes, ears, nose, chest, which can then spread to the trunk and limbs.

Symptoms: Lesions are irregularly shaped with many small bumps, with less distinct boundaries from healthy skin. They are usually larger and broader, with thickened skin that forms creases, bleeding, and fluid secretion. They are itchy and may have large dandrufflike flakes or crusts.

Significant hair loss is often seen around the base of the tail, and the chest area is particularly common.

Treatment: For mild cases, a light spray or wipe may be sufficient. Severe cases may require a combination of topical, oral, bath treatments, and injections to boost immunity, along with possibly using hospitalgrade injectable products.

Tip: For more information on dog skin diseases, click "How to Identify Dog Skin Diseases" to learn more.

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