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Itchy Summer Hot Spots
Although similar skin lesions can occur any time of year, hot spots.... raw, inflamed, wet sores that itch and often grow rapidly, are much more common in Summer. Warmth and moisture are usually contributing factors in this type of inflammatory skin disorder, also referred to as moist Eczema, Acute Moist Dermatitis or Acute Moist Pyoderma

Dry Skin [offsite link]
Winter is a common time for pets to have dry skin. Learn steps to take care of your dogs hair and skin and warning signs that your pet has more than dry skin.

Itch-And-Scratch-Bite-And-Lick! [offsite link]
This article explains the major reasons why dogs itch and scratch. A diagnosis must be made so you and your veterinarian will be better able to select the proper treatment plan.

Mange - Demodectic Mange [offsite link]
Demodectic mange (also known as red mange, follicular mange, or puppy mange) is a skin disease, generally of young dogs, caused by the mite, Demodex canis. Whether or not Demodex causes harm to a dog depends on the animal´s ability to keep the mite under control.

Mange - Mites and Mange [offsite link]
Demodectic mange is caused by the hair follicle mite Demodex canis, which is found normally in most dogs. Infestation leading to mange develops in dogs without natural immunity to the mite. Demodectic mange is not contagious. Read more...

Mange - Sarcoptic Mange [offsite link]
Sarcoptic mange, commonly known as canine scabies is caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei. These microscopic mites can invade the skin of healthy dogs or puppies and create a variety of skin problems, the most common of which is hair loss and severe itching.

Ringworm in Dogs [offsite link]
Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a fungus. Because the lesions are often circular, it was once thought to be caused by a worm curling up in the tissue. However, there is no truth to that; it has nothing to do with a worm.

Skin Diseases - Identifying Skin Diseases in Dogs [offsite link]
An introduction to the causes and symptoms of skin diseases in dogs.

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