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What Skin Diseases Affect Dogs, and What Are the Symptoms?
Dog skin problems fall into four types — fungal, bacterial, allergic, and parasitic — and show as itching, scabs, scaling, papules, redness, and hair loss. Watch for lumps, shedding, over-grooming, itching, and sunburn or irritation, and see a vet for diagnosis.
Dog Melanoma: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine melanoma is a malignant tumor made of melanocytes. It often occurs on skin, toes, and in the mouth, and can spread to lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Generally, dark-skinned dogs are more prone than light-skinned dogs.
Early Signs of Melanoma in Dogs
Canine melanoma is a malignant growth of pigment cells, common on skin, toes, and mouth, spreading to lymph nodes, lung, liver, kidney. Mouth and toe forms are most aggressive; treatment is surgery, chemo, or radiation.
6 Reasons a Dog’s Nail Splits
The most fragile part of a dog? If you've seen a split nail, you'll agree.
What to Do When a Dog’s Toe Web Is Inflamed and Pus-Filled
Inflamed, pus-filled dog toes are usually interdigital dermatitis, caused by long-term damp paw pads and purulent bacterial infection. Prompt anti-inflammatory, antibacterial treatment is needed to stop it worsening. Here are the details.
Why Dogs Get Interdigital Dermatitis and How to Prevent It
Owners may find, while trimming nails or bathing, that the dog's toes are red and swollen, or see it licking its paws constantly. If so, beware—your dog may have interdigital dermatitis. What is it, why does it happen, how to prevent? Below we explain.
Dog Has Interdigital Dermatitis? Here’s What to Do
The most obvious symptom of canine interdigital dermatitis is bumps between the toes like acne; if not handled they grow, fester and bleed, and some dogs limp from pain. Left untreated it may cause sepsis. Treat promptly—see our summary.
Does Interdigital Dermatitis in Dogs Come from Damp Paws?
A small bump between the toes or pads grows like acne and fills with pus and blood, painful to step on. It comes from damp caging, untrimmed nails, wet un-dried paws, or cuts. Treat by cleaning and medicating; prevent by keeping paws dry and groomed.
What are the symptoms of dog melanoma?
Melanoma symptoms vary by site: gum tumors cause swelling, drooling, and eating trouble; toe tumors cause swelling and nail loss; skin forms may ulcerate.
Why Is My Dog’s Belly Hard?
A hard belly in dogs can mean constipation, indigestion, a foreign object, gas, or—with lethargy and breathing trouble—ascites or a tumor. Mild cases improve with probiotics, gentle massage, and exercise; serious signs need a vet.