Types of dog skin problems
1. Allergic dog skin problems are more common than any other type of skin problem. There are various reasons your dog might have an allergic skin reaction. The reaction is usually caused by food, a tick bite, or inhaled vapors. Once the dog has the reaction to the allergen, they will start to scratch, bite, or even lick the affected area. If you notice your dog excessively itching or scratching an area on their skin and there is not sign of infection or an open wound, this might be an allergic reaction. Take your dog to the veterinarian for the check up.
2. Bacterial dog skin problems usually appear after an open wound. The bacteria will infect the area around the wound because of its warm and moist bacteria nurturing environment. The bacteria will grow until the entire area around the wound is infected with pus, which causes considerable pain to your dog. In many cases, the dog will like the area to keep it clean and use its own saliva to help heal the wound.
3. Fungal dog skin problems - it is caused by a fungus and can even be transmitted to humans. The most common fungal dog skin problems are ringworm. If your dog develops ringworm, a reddish raised ring will be visible on the skin where the worm is located. If your dog develops fungal dog skin problems you should immediately take them to the vet for treatment.
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