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Canine Skin Problems: Healing Rashes

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also see Canine Skin 

also see Dog Rash 

also see Canine Dry Skin

also see Dog Skin Problems 

also see Treating Malassezia Dermatitis

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Dogs are susceptible to canine skin problems. From simple dry skin problems to troubling hot spots, dogs of all ages and breeds develop rashes that frequently worry dog owners. Many rashes heal with simple home remedies, but others require veterinary care.

Common Dog Rashes

Dog rashes link to one of six factors:

    * Allergic: Hard to diagnose because there are many factors. Allergic dog skin complications are linked to foods, dust, mold, insect bites and more.
    * Environmental: Usually appear after a dog rolls in the grass or dirt or eats/drinks from a plastic bowl.
    * Infectious: Three key types include bacterial, fungal or yeast related. Rashes like ringworm, yeast infections and hot spots fall into this category.
    * Neurogenic: Dogs who are bored or anxious often lick or chew their body parts. This type of rash requires extra attention or anti-anxiety medications.
    * Nutritional: Poor diet is to blame for dry, itchy skin rashes. Cheap dog foods made from fillers are the root cause.
    * Parasitic: Mites, fleas and ticks are parasitic causes of canine skin problems.

Dangerous Rashes

Parasitic rashes generally are the most dangerous causes of the skin problems, especially in puppies. Fleas and mites quickly cause anemia in younger dogs causing death. Typical signs include hair loss, redness and itching. It is always best to take a new puppy to the vet for a check-up soon after bringing him/her into your home.

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also see Anemia in Dogs: A Symptom, not a Disease

also see Puppy Mange: An Overview

also see Advice on dog itching and relieving symptoms of your dog’s itchy skin

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also see Cushing's Disease Treatment

also see Parasites - Ringworm

also see Allergy Problems in Dogs