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A Teddy has blackened, weeping, flaky skin — is it contagious and how should it be treated? Will it spread to my other two dogs?
Widespread black, thickened, rough, flaky skin with hair loss suggests black acanthosis, a syndrome from many causes such as demodex, seborrhea, endocrine disorder, or vitamin A deficiency. Contagion cannot be ruled out, so strictly isolate and disinfect the dog. A stray with these signs often has a serious condition needing veterinary diagnosis.
What happens if a dog gets different brands or types of vaccines?
Within schedule, different brands usually cause no reaction. But vaccines are inactivated or live; same type/brand is recommended. If mixed types/brands cause lethargy, poor appetite, or allergy, see a vet to check antibodies.
My dog has a bump on its eyelid but is otherwise fine and shows no discomfort
Red bumps on a dog's eyelid are often caused by insect bites, external parasites, fungal or bacterial infection, or allergic dermatitis. A vet should do a skin scraping to identify the cause and treat it with deworming, antibiotics, or anti-inflammatories.
My two-month-old dog ate some pork from my pork patty on a walk, played, then vomited it, and later her face swelled and one ear drooped-what happened?
Vomiting then facial swelling after eating a pork patty may be food allergy or poisoning from additives/seasonings. Severe ongoing symptoms need a vet to confirm allergy and give desensitization shots and fluids; otherwise anaphylaxis is possible. The vet will examine and treat.
My dog has a small white pimple near its mouth
A small white pimple near the mouth may be: 1. acne or folliculitis—white bumps with slight redness, needing only clean skin and no rubbing; 2. bacterial infection—superficial pyoderma with pus, needing a vet and possibly antibiotics; 3. food allergy or contact dermatitis—remove the allergen and maybe use anti-allergy medicine. Confirm with a skin scraping; see a vet if it reddens, hurts, or ulcers.
The day my dog got the rabies vaccine it vomited four or five times; no facial swelling, but it scratches its mouth and neck
Rabies vaccination usually has some side effects, but vomiting and itchy skin could be a vaccine allergy that, if severe, may cause shock. Without facial swelling but with itching and frequent scratching, allergy is still highly suspected; return to the hospital for desensitization. On the way, use a collar to prevent face scratches and infection, and withhold food and water to ease the gut; the vet will treat urgently.
My dog has a dark red patch on each side of its belly—looks like internal bleeding but acts normal
Dark red patches on the belly may be skin inflammation, bruising, or vessel dilation from minor trauma. If the dog is otherwise normal, it may be temporary and just needs observation.
Why does my dog have many small red bumps around its eyes?
Small red bumps around a dog's eyes can come from skin allergy, parasites, or bacterial infection, and some eye diseases also cause them. If the cause is unclear, visit a vet promptly.
My dog has red, swollen eyelids and red and black dots on its belly
Belly red dots and black specks suggest bacterial folliculitis from infection or clogged oil, worsened by damp floors, allergy, or bites. Red eyes are also often skin-related. Clean, medicate, and use a collar.
My dog’s mouth corners are ulcerated and bleeding; what is wrong and what medicine?
Red, ulcerated, crusted mouth corners may be skin infection, trauma, or oral inflammation. Disinfect with iodine, consider allergy or oral disease; see a vet for antibiotics or mouth spray.