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Acne in Dogs Canine acne is a benign self-limiting disease of the chin and lips of young dogs that starts at puberty around 5 to 8 months of age; most dogs improve with age and the condition typically resolves after one year of age. |
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Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots) A hot spot starts because something irritates the skin, and the body either itches or becomes inflamed. The itching then causes the dog to lick or chew the area, which further damages the skin, creating a cycle of itching, scratching and chewing. |
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Allergic Dermatitis in Dogs Allergic dermatitis is a general term to describe a group of skin allergies that may be caused by a multitude of factors. |
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Anal Sac Disease in Dogs The anal sacs are glands located near the anus that produce secretions normally expressed during defecation. These glands can become impacted or infected. Abscesses or even tumors can also develop. |
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Atopy in Dogs Atopic disease (atopy) is a pruritic (itchy) skin disease of animals that is caused by an allergy. |
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Cheyletiellosis in Dogs (Walking Dandruff Mite) Cheyletiellosis is an itchy, scaling skin disease of dogs caused by infestation with Cheyletiella mites. It is often called walking dandruff because when you examine an infested dog, you may see that the “dandruff” is moving. |
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Contact Dermatitis in Dogs Contact dermatitis is an uncommon skin disease of dogs and cats caused by contact with plants, medications, and various chemicals. It is not as common in animals as in people because the skin is protected by their hair coat. |
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Cuterebra Infestation in Dogs Cuterebra are large flies whose larvae (small worms) infest the skin of rodents, squirrels, rabbits, dogs and cats. Dogs can acquire cuterebra larva after curious investigations of a rodent or rabbit den. |
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Demodicosis (Red Mange) in Dogs Demodicosis (red mange) is a common skin disease of dogs causes by a microscopic mite that are present in small numbers on all dogs. In predisposed individuals the mites increase in number causing disease. |
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Dermoid Sinus A dermoid sinus is a cyst-like structure lined with skin into which exfoliated skin, hair and glandular debris accumulate. It is also referred to as a dermoid cyst, pilonidal sinus, and epidermoid cyst. |
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