What are some common skin diseases in dogs?

Skin diseases in dogs can be caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, endocrine disorders, and more. These can lead to a range of visible symptoms such as dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, redness, swelling, ulcers, itching, and scratching. Therefore, it is best to consult a professional veterinarian for a skin disease diagnosis before choosing the most effective treatment to accelerate the recovery process.

What are some common skin diseases in dogs?

• Fungal skin disease: A relatively common skin disease in dogs, it often causes circular bald patches on the dog's body.
• Bacterial skin disease: A skin disease caused by bacterial infection, which usually presents with thickened skin, purulent secretions, and ulcers.
• Parasitic skin disease: Caused by parasites such as mites, it leads to skin inflammation, itching, red spots, and a large amount of crusts and scales.
• Allergic skin disease: Caused by an allergic reaction to certain environmental allergens, it causes severe itching and is usually seasonal and chronic, with a long treatment cycle.

What are the symptoms of dog allergies?

Dog allergies can be divided into acute and chronic allergic reactions.

• Acute allergic reaction: This usually occurs immediately after oral or injectable medication, or exposure to certain sensitive proteins, presenting with facial and extremity redness, swelling, and itching. In severe cases, there may be shortness of breath or even shock and death.
• Chronic allergic reaction: This can manifest as widespread red blisters, papules, itching, and hair loss. Some cases may also be accompanied by chronic ear infections (redness and oozing), as well as vomiting and diarrhea.

What to do if your dog has allergies?

The causes and solutions for dog allergies are as follows:

1. Allergic reaction to vaccines: It is recommended to seek medical attention and inject anti-allergy drugs promptly, and to observe the dog at the hospital for a longer period (about half an hour) before and after future vaccine injections. Report any abnormalities to the veterinarian promptly.
2. Seafood allergies: This can cause local or generalized edema. It is recommended to seek medical attention and inject anti-allergy drugs, and to avoid feeding the dog such foods in the future.
3. Pollen allergies: This can cause dog sneezing. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and avoid exposing the dog to such plants.