- Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD): Reaction to flea bites causing intense itching, hair loss, and skin irritation.
- Food Allergies: Pets may develop allergic reactions to specific proteins in their food, leading to skin rashes, itching, and ear infections.
- Atopic Dermatitis (Environmental Allergies): Sensitivity to environmental factors such as pollen, mold, and dust mites, causing itching, licking, and skin lesions.
- Pyoderma:Bacterial skin infection that results in red, swollen areas, pimples, and crusty skin. - Folliculitis: Infection of the hair follicles, often causing red bumps or pustules.
- Ringworm: A contagious fungal infection that affects the skin, hair, and nails, resulting in circular, hairless patches.
- Yeast Infections: Common in areas such as ears, paws, and folds of the skin, leading to redness, itching, and odor.
- Mange (Sarcoptic and Demodectic): Mite infestations that cause severe itching, hair loss, and skin crusting.
- Fleas and Ticks: These parasites can cause itching, redness, and secondary infections due to excessive scratching.
- Pemphigus: An autoimmune disorder causing blisters and ulcers, primarily affecting the face, nose, and feet.
- Lupus: An autoimmune disease that can cause ulcers, sores, and crusting on the skin, particularly around the nose and mouth.
Painful, red, and inflamed patches of skin caused by excessive licking, scratching, or biting. They are often the result of an underlying issue such as allergies or infections.
Often linked to allergies, mites, or bacterial infections, ear infections can cause redness, swelling, and discharge in the ears, leading to head shaking and scratching.
A skin condition that leads to excessive oil production or flakiness, often causing dandruff, itching, and a greasy coat.
Hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, parasites, infections, or allergies.
Darkened patches of skin caused by chronic irritation, infections, or endocrine disorders.
A fungal infection that leads to round, scaly, and hairless patches on the skin. It is highly contagious and can spread between animals and humans.