To help you understand the range of dog skin problems and the more obvious symptoms identified with each issue we have summarised 10 of the most common skin conditions in dogs.
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A dog with allergies may scratch relentlessly and a peek at the skin often reveals an ugly rash.
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These dog skin problems are easily spotted in short haired dogs while long haired dogs may have a dull coat and shed a lot.
Dog allergies are often caused by the allergens found in pollen animal dander plants and insects but dogs can also be allergic to food and medication as well.
To make matters more difficult to diagnose and treat thyroid disease may add to the problem as well.
The most common causes of canine allergic dermatitis are flea allergy food allergy inhalant or contact allergy and allergy to the normal bacterial flora and yeast organisms of the skin.
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Corticosteroids or other newer medicines can help with itchy rashes.
A dog s skin allergies will most often show up on their face ears underarms lower legs and paws.
Discovered chyler s allergy to peanuts and tree nuts near the end of a flight from arizona to florida with their then 18 month old daughter.
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Lianne mcleod guide to exotic pets has written an extensive account of her two dogs who suffer from itchy skin and hair loss learn what is involved in a veterinary referral work up how skin diseases are examined and ruled out the topical medications oral medications and special diets that veterinary dermatologists use to diagnose and return their patients to good health.
These allergies can cause symptoms such as excessive itching scratching and grooming.
Folliculitis can also be caused by an allergic reaction described above.
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Dogs can have allergic reactions to grooming products food and environmental irritants such as pollen or insect bites.