Dog skin issues

1. Cyclical/Seasonal flank alopecia There is usually a medium to large-sized area of alopecic and hyperpigmentation along the sides. This is a condition in which there is hair loss is associated with changes in light […]

It is usually not possible to accurately diagnose lumps and bumps from their appearance alone, although a veterinarian will have their suspicions. This article explains the process used to confirm an accurate diagnosis, including Fine […]

Lipomas in dogs are what we vets would consider good lumps. They may grow, but they don’t spread, and they generally don’t cause any problems. Generally. There are times that dog lipomas can grow big […]

Your dog’s skin is an ever-changing organ. It grows, regenerates, and even changes color. One of those color changes that you may see is white spots on your dog’s nose. These white spots may be […]

When I worked as a veterinarian in a pet clinic, owners would often call me because their dogs had red, itchy bumps, and they were not sure what to do. After asking questions about the […]

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 […]

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 […]