Alopecia in Dogs

Hair growth and shedding is often overlooked until there is a problem. When hair is lost or doesn't grow as normal, underlying disease or illness may be the cause. Early treatment can sometimes resolve...

Atopic disease (atopy) is a pruritic (itchy) skin disease of animals that is caused by an allergy.

Most pets develop allergies to food ingredients that they have been fed for a long time, usually more than two years. In fact, if your dog has an immediate adverse reaction to a new food, it is probably...

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....

Sarcoptic mange (also known as scabies) is a highly contagious disease caused by microscopic mites that invade the skin of healthy dogs and puppies and create a variety of skin problems.

Lick granuloma is a common condition in which a dog's excessive licking causes a raised, firm ulcerated lesion prone to infections, which make them itchier and itchier, and leads to a self-perpetuating...

Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common allergy in dogs and is caused by flea bites, specifically the saliva of the flea. It is a very itchy disease and predisposes to the development of secondary skin...