Dog skin issues

One day in my clinic, an owner called me because her dog had red, itchy bumps on his face. After asking questions about the dog’s recent activities and if there were other signs, I concluded […]

One day, my dog ate some moldy carrot shreds. An hour later, he had hives on his muzzle and swelling around his eyes. I recognized it was an allergic reaction and gave him some antihistamines. […]

One of my pet parents brought her dog into the clinic because he was furiously licking and chewing on his paws. After examining the paws for signs of injury or infection and asking questions about […]

Though less common than other skin complaints (like itchy or dry skin), I treat dogs with sores or ulcers at least weekly in my clinic. Finding a skin ulcer or sore on your dog is […]

Dog hives definitely carry a certain wow factor in their appearance and sudden onset, even for seasoned veterinarians. Dog owners may be wowed and even a little scared about seeing hives in their dogs. Fortunately, […]

As a seasoned veterinarian, I’ve encountered many cases of fungal skin infections in dogs, most of which are mild. I typically see these infections in atopic dogs who deal with skin allergies and ongoing skin […]

A dog’s skin is a complicated organ that can be prone to many concerning issues. One of the most common reasons that dogs visit a veterinarian for their skin is allergies. Allergies to food or […]

Dogs chasing their tails can seem like just a quirky behavior – but what does it mean if your dog progresses to chewing the hair off their tail? As well as hair loss, excessive chewing […]