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Frequent ear scratching; examination shows red spots and papules in the ear canal and hair loss around the ear base, with a large amount of black earwax on a cotton swab
Based on your description, the red spots and papules in the canal, hair loss at the ear base, and heavy black earwax suggest ear mite infection. Ear mites cause dark discharge and intense itching with head shaking. For mites, clean the canal and apply mite medication until cured; antibiotic ear drops may be needed to prevent secondary infection.
Causes and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
Atopic dermatitis in dogs comes from internal factors (genetics, hormones, allergic predisposition) and external ones (pollen, dust, certain foods, flea bites, drugs). It shows as intense itch, redness, and rashes, often first around the eyes, paws, armpits, and lower back.
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.
How to Clear Up Cat Acne (Black Chin)
Cat acne is a common skin condition that ranges from tiny black specks to swollen, infected follicles, and some cases clear up on their own while others keep coming back. Mild cases respond to warm compresses and hydrogen peroxide, while a plastic bowl and greasy food are the usual triggers that a stainless or ceramic dish and daily washing will fix.
A Complete Guide to Internal and External Deworming for Dogs
Deworming covers internal parasites (roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, toxoplasma) and external ones (lice, fleas, ticks, mites), several of which can pass to people. Treat internally with oral medication and externally with spot-on or spray, dose by weight, and keep puppies on a monthly schedule until adult.
What to Do If Your Schnauzer Gets Eczema
Eczema is an inflammatory skin reaction of the epidermis to an allergen, showing as red patches, papules, blisters, weeping, and crusting with heat, pain, and itch. It is linked to allergies, irritation, excess carbohydrates, heat and humidity, and poor nutrition, and it appears most in China from May to September. Keep the skin clean and dry, use a flea collar, and treat with antibiotics and steroids plus an Elizabethan collar to stop self-trauma.
Types of Dog Skin Diseases and How to Treat Them
Dog skin diseases are divided into fungal, bacterial, parasitic, endocrine, etc. These causes all produce dermatitis, eczema, redness, hair loss, itching, ulcers, and scratches of varying size. It is best to first get a professional diagnosis at the hospital, confirm the cause, then choose the most effective treatment, so the condition recovers soon.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Eczema
Usually dogs develop eczema in summer and autumn (May-September), generally on the skin's epidermis and nipples. The above owner's dog was confirmed by a pet expert to have eczema. So during the high season for eczema, what should we pay attention to?
Symptoms of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease in dogs. Once a dog is infected and shows obvious symptoms, it needs immediate veterinary care.
What Is Food Allergy in Cats
Although food allergy is an uncommon problem in cats, it can occur at any age. This article discusses what feline food allergy is, its symptoms, and how to treat it.