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Slideshow: Skin Problems in Dogs
Dog Skin Problems
Allergic Dermatitis
Yeast Infection
Folliculitis
Impetigo
Seborrhea
Ringworm
Shedding and Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Mange (Mites)
Fleas
Ticks
Color or Texture Changes
Dry, Flaky Skin
Acral Lick Granuloma
Skin Tumors
Hot Spots
Immune Disorders
Anal Sac Disease
When to See the Vet
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(1) Lorado / iStock
(2-7) Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
(8) Nancy MacLeod, flickr
(9-10) Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
(11) Lauree Feldman / Index Stock Imagery, Kenneth H. Thomas / Photo Researchers, Inc.
(12-16) Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
(17) Photo Courtesy of Kathy Moberly, flickr
(18) Photo Courtesy of Ingunn Markiewicz / flickr
(19) © Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc./Corbis
SOURCES:
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): "Dog Care – Skin Problems," "Dog Care – Hot Spots," "Dog Care – Ringworm," "Dog Care – Shedding," "Dog Care – Fleas," "Dog Care – Mange," American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): "Dog Care – Lyme Disease."
DogChannel.com: "Anal Sac Impaction," "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Allergy and Skin Problems,"
"Dog Licking Toes? Look for Yeast Infection," "Dog Skin Conditions: Allergies," "Dog Skin Conditions: Bump, Lump or Tumor?" "Dog Skin Conditions: Superficial Bacterial Folliculitis," DogChannel.com: "Flaky, Oily or Dry Skin in Dogs."
Kathy Snyder, DVM, Internal Medicine and Emergency/Critical Care, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine.
PetEducation.com: "Acral Lick Dermatitis/Granuloma."
The Merck Veterinary Manual: "Anal Sac Disease," "Seborrhea: Introduction."