Border Collie with red spots and dandruff on the body

There are many reasons for Border Collies to develop red spots on their bodies, such as fungal skin infections, mite infections, allergic dermatitis, and mixed skin diseases. If caused by skin diseases, it is necessary to trim part of the hair around the affected area, clean and disinfect daily, and apply medication when necessary. If it is caused by mite infections, it is necessary to kill the mites and apply antiseptic ointment to the dog daily.

Causes of Border Collie red spots and dandruff

The appearance of spots on a dog's body is generally due to skin problems, also known as skin diseases. There are various reasons for skin diseases in dogs, including common fungal infections, parasite infections, bacterial infections, and eczema. It is recommended to go to a pet hospital for a skin biopsy to diagnose the specific cause, as the treatment cycle for skin diseases is usually long. It is best to start treatment as soon as possible after discovering the possibility of a skin infection in a dog.

What to do if Border Collie has dandruff

If there is a small amount of dandruff on the skin and no other abnormalities are observed, it indicates that the skin's resistance is simply low or caused by seasonal dryness. No special treatment is required. If there is a large area of dandruff, even if there is hair loss, itching, redness, swelling, and crusting of the skin, etc., you should go to the hospital in time.

Points to note when Border Collie has red spots and dandruff

If red spots appear on the dog's belly, it may be caused by damp living conditions resulting in eczema or fungal skin diseases. In this case, you need to put an Elizabeth collar on the dog to prevent it from licking or scratching. If the red spots on the dog's body are severe, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment.