Species: Dog
Condition: Skin Disorders
Organ System: Respiratory
There is a large number of skin diseases affecting dogs. They can vary greatly in their manifestations and causes, some of the most common being allergies, parasitic infestations, infections, hormone imbalances, tumours etc. Most of them are causing a great deal of discomfort to the dog. It is important to recognize the symptoms such as hair loss, itchiness, scales, ulcers, etc. and seek veterinary opinion. In order to precisely diagnose the skin condition, the vet will take skin scrapes and tissue samples foe further cytologic and microscopic examination. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment will be proscribed.
Breeds exposed to Skin Disorders – Research Reference
Fox Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Foxhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Foxhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Skin Disorders or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
