Dermatitis in Dogs

Overview and Facts

What is

• Dermatitis in Dogs: An Overview

Dermatitis in dogs is a condition which causes inflammation and irritation of the skin. The most common causes of dermatitis in dogs are due to flea bite allergies, food allergies, and reactions to allergens in the environment. Dermatitis may also be a symptom of an underlying health problem. Certain dog breeds can be more predisposed to developing dermatitis conditions than others.




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• Hot Spots in Dogs
"Hot spots" are localized skin infections that are usually caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus intermedius, although other bacteria can be involved.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Dermatitis in Dogs
Dermatitis in dogs is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed and irritated. This is a particularly frustrating condition in dogs because it can be caused by a number of different sources. Allergies to parasitic bites, certain types of foods, grasses, detergents, or plants are some of the leading causes of dermatitis in dogs; many other dogs suffering from dermatitis experience this condition from exposure or reaction to a fungus, or as a result of high temperatures and humidity.

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Types

• Seborrhea in Dogs

Seborrhea in dogs is a condition which upsets a natural skin process known as keratinization. The result is skin which gradually thickens over time and becomes scaly, oily, and crusty. Seborrhea can cause extremely uncomfortable and painful skin conditions, and treatments should begin as soon as possible to reduce any discomfort and pain that the dog may be feeling.




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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing Dermatitis in Dogs

Dermatitis comes in many different forms, and pets are affected by it in dozens of different ways. Dermatitis can cause inflammation of the skin, hair loss, skin sores, itching, rashes, dandruff, and overall discomfort. Dermatitis is one of those diseases that can be particularly frustrating to pet owners because there are so many different causes that can contribute to these conditions. The condition can be particularly stressful to both the owner and the pet when the symptoms become severe and the pet is clearly suffering.




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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Dermatitis in Dogs
Dermatitis is one of the more frustrating conditions that pet owners face. In many cases the cause of the dermatitis is never discovered, and in other cases it takes serious detective work over a long period of time to finally pin down the dermatitis causing culprit.

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• Treating a Dog's Fly Bites

The most successful treatment is prevention by applying fly repellent before open wounds from bites develop.The effect of flies on the skin is usually minor, with irritation of the skin from fly bites being the most common problem. Attacks by stable flies and black flies are typically incriminated in skin wounds located on the ear tips or faces of outdoor dogs from late spring until first frost.




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