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Can Dogs Get Heatstroke in Summer?
Dogs have almost no sweat glands and cool mainly through paw pads and panting, so summer heatstroke is a real, sometimes fatal risk. Learn the mild/moderate/severe signs and how to cool your dog fast.
My dog was burned months ago; its neck still has crusts that won’t heal and other areas are red and itchy
From the photo, the neck symptoms are likely thickened keratin or scar tissue from the burn — a normal healing sign; no treatment needed if otherwise normal. The front-limb symptoms look like eczema; see a vet.
Suddenly found a red, swollen patch under my dog’s neck; it’s free-roaming and keeps losing hair there
Red swollen neck skin may be infected trauma or fungal/other skin disease. A vet skin exam confirms it; if care is hard, clean scabs with hydrogen peroxide, disinfect with iodine, apply a pet antiseptic, and add B-complex vitamins, then follow up as needed.
My dog has a large bare patch near the neck with black crust and intense itching – is it a bite wound or hot water?
The photo shows a large, infected, ulcerated wound needing veterinary cleaning and anti-inflammatory care. Find the cause with a skin exam.
What is a Shar-Pei dog like?
The Shar-Pei is an ancient Chinese medium dog with a large broad head covered in wrinkles, large round dark eyes, small dropped ears, a black broad nose, and a thick arched neck. Its coat is short, rough, and unique, in black, white, or brown. It stands 46 to 51 cm and weighs 16 to 20 kg with a square, compact build.
Dog’s back-to-tail area severely loses hair with dandruff, itches and bites its back/thighs, wipes face with paws, sticky bloodless wounds on neck. What to do?
The dog shows pyoderma with hair loss, dandruff, itch; likely parasites, bacteria, or fungi. Get a skin scrape at a vet to confirm; timely treatment prevents worsening.
How to give a dog a medicated bath
Use a large tub, water at 37-39°C with medicated powder per instructions. Let the dog settle in up to the neck (avoid eyes/mouth), massage skin, soak 10-15 minutes, rinse, towel, and blow dry.
My Dog Has a Small Bump That Doesn’t Hurt but the Fur Fell Off Around It — What’s Wrong?
Based on the photo, the bump and hair loss are likely caused by folliculitis or a mite-related condition. A skin scraping at a clinic can confirm the cause.
What Are the Effects of a Dog Lying on Its Paws (Splay)?
Long-term splay twists the neck and strains bones and skin, raises abdominal pressure and makes breathing hard. Avoid the posture.
What If a Dog’s Collar Is Too Tight?
An over-tight collar can press neck vessels and limit circulation, cause breathing trouble and throat or trachea injury if it struggles, and chafe the skin causing hair loss or dermatitis. Check the fit regularly.