{"id":4549,"date":"2016-07-15T12:34:07","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T17:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tamuvetmed.wpengine.com\/news\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2022-03-11T13:53:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T19:53:19","slug":"common-canine-skin-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/pet-talk\/common-canine-skin-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Canine Skin Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/tamuvetmed.wpengine.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/05\/bigstock-beagle-puppy-scratching-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bigstock-beagle-puppy-scratching\" class=\"wp-image-4581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/05\/bigstock-beagle-puppy-scratching-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/05\/bigstock-beagle-puppy-scratching.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Familiarizing yourself with common canine skin irritations and conditions is important to your pet\u2019s health. Certain skin problems could be sign of a more serious underlying issue, such as physical pain, discomfort, or infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are many different types of skin conditions in dogs. As we try to figure out what type of condition may be affecting your pet, we have to answer one question first, \u2018Is your dog itchy?\u2019\u201d said Dr. Alison Diesel, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&amp;M College of Veterinary Medicine &amp; Biomedical Sciences. \u201cItch in dogs can take on a number of different forms, including scratching, rubbing, rolling, licking, chewing, head shaking, or scooting. You may be bringing your dog in for hair loss or skin sores, but if those signs are present with itchy behaviors, we will be looking that direction first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common reasons dogs have itchy skin include parasites, such as fleas, lice, or microscopic mites; infections, such as those caused by bacteria; and allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFleas are extremely common in dogs, particularly in Texas where fleas are endemic year-round. Not only are fleas a nuisance and can carry disease, but they can also cause flea allergy dermatitis, an allergic reaction from the flea\u2019s bite that occurs in some dogs,\u201d Diesel explained. \u201cMites are another common reason for skin disease in dogs, particularly Demodex; these non-contagious mites may be found in young or older patients. Sarcoptes mites, also known as scabies, are also rather common; these mites are contagious and typically cause severe itch. Bacterial skin infections are also prevalent in dogs; however they are typically due to a secondary problem, such as parasites or allergies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other canine skin conditions include hormone imbalances, such as hypothyroidism or Cushing\u2019s disease; cancer, which may be benign or malignant; and autoimmune skin diseases, such as pemphigus or lupus. All of these typically come without signs of itch unless secondary infections are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes dog owners may notice that their pets have a skin lesion or that a part of the skin has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it. According to Diesel, lesions should be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine the cause. \u201cAs there are numerous causes of skin lesions in dogs, it is important to determine the underlying cause to help guide treatment recommendations,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to monitoring your dog\u2019s skin conditions, you should also keep track of your pet\u2019s shedding. Excessive shedding could potentially be a sign of another health condition. First, it is important to determine whether the hair is being scratched out, or if it is falling out on its own.\u00a0\u201cIf the hair is falling out on its own and leaving obvious areas of baldness, this may be a sign of internal illness, such as hormone imbalances, metabolic changes, or even potentially cancer; it could also be a sign of skin disease, such as ringworm,\u201d Diesel said. It is also important to remember that certain breeds may shed much more than others. If there is no baldness seen along with the excessive shedding, this may actually be normal for your dog. Seasonal variations may additionally occur, although this is less noticeable in Texas where seasonal variation is minimal compared to other regions of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your dog\u2019s coat healthy and shiny and to minimize unwanted excessive shedding, routinely brush and groom your pet. Depending on the breed, some dogs may require periodic haircuts for coat care, while others may need only a bath and brush. Additionally, veterinarian-prescribed omega fatty acids such as fish oil can help keep the skin and hair coat healthy in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any excessive scratching or shedding, lesions, or any change in your dog\u2019s normal hair coat appearance, you should have your dog evaluated by a veterinarian to help determine any underlying health conditions that may be a cause for the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine &amp; Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&amp;M University. Stories can be viewed on the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"\/news\/pet-talk\">vetmed.tamu.edu\/pet-talk<\/a>. Suggestions for future topics may be directed to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:editor@cvm.tamu.edu\">editor@cvm.tamu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Familiarizing yourself with common canine skin irritations and conditions is important to your pet\u2019s health. 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