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Not sure if it’s ringworm; some areas around the nose have no fur and feel like hard lumps
Ringworm causes hair loss, scabs, dandruff, and itching, with bald spots spreading in round or irregular shapes. A Wood's lamp test shows green fluorescence; once confirmed, isolate the cat and follow veterinary treatment.
Why does my dog have yellow crusts on its body?
The photo shows scales and itch, likely fungal infection. Confirm with a skin exam, then isolate and treat with oral antifungals and medicated baths; disinfect the environment.
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler, also called the Rottweil Metzgerhund, originated in Germany and is a large, multi-purpose working dog. Used as a military dog in World War I and later as a police dog, it is among the world's most popular guard and service breeds, and a loyal family protector when trained.
Curly-CoatedRetriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever, originally from Britain, takes its name from its curly coat. Independent and calm, it is never shy or self-absorbed. In the show ring it stands firmly and obediently; in the field it is enthusiastic, steady, and brave; at home it is calm and friendly. One of the oldest retrievers, it has remarkable scent and memory.
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful guard dog developed in 19th-century Britain from 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog, bred to track and hold poachers without biting. Strong, brave and devoted, it makes a loyal companion but needs firm training from puppyhood due to its stubborn, protective nature.
What Causes Non-Specific Itching in Dogs?
After ruling out parasitic itching, the remaining unexplained itch falls under non-specific itching. What situations does that include? Here our experts analyze non-specific itching in dogs.
Why are there scabs at the base of my dog’s ears?
Scabs at the ear base are likely bacterial dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, or fungal infection, all causing hair loss, itching, dandruff, and dermatitis. Get a skin scraping at the vet to identify the infection type. Before diagnosis, trim and clean the area, disinfect, and use anti-inflammatory medicine to see if it improves.
Why Is My Dog’s Whole Body Red and Losing Hair?
The dog likely has mite parasites like scabies or demodex. Scabies starts at head, muzzle, eyes, ears and neck then spreads, with itching, redness, nodules, blisters and thinning coat; treat with topical mite and anti-inflammatory meds, medicated baths and antibiotics if severe. Demodex shows dandruff, hair loss, red, itchy, pustules; deworm and choose the right drug by parasite type.
My Dog’s Outer Ear Is Ulcerated and Crusted; at First It Was Just a Hard Scab, but Over Time the Wound Grew and the Fur Fell Away With the Scab, Revealing Slightly Red Skin
Ear crusting and ulceration is mostly from wound infection or skin disease without timely e-collar or treatment; itching leads to over-scratching and bacterial infection. Causes: parasites (ear mites, scabies, ticks, fleas), ear inflammation, trauma. Symptoms: itch, scabs, scratching, dandruff. Fit e-collar, get skin scraping to identify cause, shave and clean, dress twice daily, do external deworming, keep environment dry and clean.
I brought a kitten home, it looked small, I bathed it, and now it seems to have skin issues—what types are there, and does it need a vet?
Feline skin disease includes external types (fungal, bacterial, parasitic, allergic) and internal types (seborrhea, immune, endocrine, nutritional). Common ones are fungal (ringworm), bacterial, parasitic. Ringworm causes hair loss, itch, round scaly patches; use a Wood's lamp at home, but see a vet to confirm and avoid spread.