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Which Dogs Are Prone to Acute Eczema?
Acute eczema (hot spots) strikes fast and fades fast with prompt care. Dense, long-haired breeds like Goldens and Labs are most at risk, especially in hot, humid weather. Learn the causes, types, and how to treat and prevent it.
Are the Squeezeable Black Dots on a Dog’s Skin Folliculitis?
Black dots on a dog's skin that can be squeezed out are not necessarily folliculitis—they may also be flea dirt. This article explains how to tell the two apart and how to address each condition.
Tips to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs
Although it's nominally autumn, some places are still very hot. Heat is hard on dogs because they don't sweat and can't regulate temperature, expelling heat mainly through rapid breathing, so they are especially prone to heatstroke. Today we explain how to prevent dog heatstroke.
What Is Food Allergy Dermatitis in Dogs?
Food allergy dermatitis is itchy dermatitis from allergy to certain foods, additives, or ingredients. Any age can get it, but under-1 dogs more often. What are its symptoms and how to know? Read on.
Why Won’t Your Dog Drink Water?
A dog that won't drink risks dehydration—check by pinching the neck skin, feeling the gums, or noting sunken eyes and dark urine. Encourage drinking with praise, visible bowls, broths, and more exercise; offer boiled or distilled water, never drinks or tap water.
Dog Neck Folliculitis: Spray and Topical Treatment
Most dog folliculitis comes from blocked follicles and secondary bacterial infection, so an antibacterial spray is the right choice. For severe cases, combine it with a medicated bath and oral antibiotics. Folliculitis is generally not contagious to people, except when caused by MRSA.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.
Can a Dog with Folliculitis Bathe? Should the Area Stay Dry?
Dogs with folliculitis can and should be bathed — a medicated bath even speeds healing — but use a pet shampoo, not human products, and dry thoroughly afterwards. Treatment pairs topical meds and medicated baths with oral drugs for severe cases, and starting early costs far less time and money.
Can Erythromycin Ointment Treat Dog Folliculitis?
For mild dog folliculitis, cleaning with diluted alcohol then applying erythromycin ointment at home often works, and mild cases can clear in about five days. But if mites or hormones are the cause, or pyoderma has set in, erythromycin alone isn't enough and a vet-prescribed plan is needed.
Pros and Cons of Dressing Your Dog
In autumn and winter, owners dress dogs for warmth. Some love it, some look unhappy—understandable, novelty or weirdness. Here are the pros and cons of dog clothing.