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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.
How can I tell if my dog has mites?
Mites are invisible parasites on soft skin. Types: sarcoptic mites cause itching, hair loss, redness, eczema; demodectic mites cause hair loss, thickened skin, pyoderma with little itch. Get a skin scrape; treat with selamectin/ivermectin and antibacterial spray.
My dog has several yellow bumps on his chest
Multiple yellow bumps on a dog's chest can be normal nipples, seborrheic dermatitis, pustular skin disease, or a lipoma. Since details are limited, have a vet examine and diagnose.
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.
Why Is Your Dog’s Nose Turning from Black to Pink?
A dog's nose usually turns pink from aging or temperature, but it can also signal disease. Causes range from genetics and vitiligo to dermatitis or abrasion. Improve it with vitamins, safe sun exposure, and seaweed powder—and see a vet if white patches or sores appear.
My dog has a black bump under its anus and keeps licking it-why?
A black bump under the anus that the dog licks may be an anal-gland issue (impaction or abscess), a skin problem (eczema, dermatitis, fungus), or parasites. Fit a collar to stop licking and see a vet for diagnosis and treatment.
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.
Dog is very thin with prominent ribs, severe hair loss at tail base and hind legs, dark skin patches, hard to stand on hind legs, old age; is it skin disease or parasites, what medicine?
Severe hair loss and dark patches may be skin disease, but thinness and weak hind legs in an old dog suggest other issues too. A full exam is needed to diagnose and treat.
My dog has a red bump; could it be a tick bite?
A red bump may be a tick bite, which often shows a central dark dot (the mouthparts) with redness, itch, or bleeding, and can spread blood parasites. Remove it and deworm; other causes exist too.
15-year-old dog with crusting, itching, and hair loss for nearly two years, intermittent, likes to lick the area
A 15-year-old dog with crusting, itching, and hair loss may have age-related endocrine skin disease, allergies, parasites, or infection. Two years of recurrence needs a vet workup.