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My dog has no fleas but developed itchy, crusted scabs all over after a bath — how should I treat a suspected fungal infection?
Skin disease in dogs can have many causes, and the right treatment depends on identifying the specific one. A skin scraping test at a veterinary clinic is needed to confirm the infection type rather than guessing by eye. Widespread infections usually require injectable medication, medicated baths, or other treatments chosen according to the underlying cause.
My nearly five-year-old Pomeranian has been suddenly lifting a back leg and hopping without putting weight on it — what could be wrong?
A back leg that won't bear weight can result from injury, muscle disease, joint disease, a fracture, or a neurological problem. Carefully check the leg for any trauma and treat it promptly. Pomeranians have fragile bones and are prone to kneecap dislocation, so if no injury is visible, have a vet take x-rays to find the cause.
My dog’s skin condition won’t heal despite treatment with compound ketoconazole cream, a herbal skin-soothing lotion, B-complex vitamins, and antibiotics (photos attached); it still has red spots, scabs, dandruff, and a slight odor, and I can feel a roughly 1cm hard lump on its chest (photo shows the spot)
Skin disease can't be diagnosed by appearance alone, so if treatment isn't improving or keeps recurring, stop the medication and take your dog to a vet for proper testing. Using the wrong drugs can lead to drug resistance and further damage the skin, so targeted treatment based on a confirmed diagnosis is the best path to recovery.
What could be causing this condition on my dog’s tail?
The tail symptoms likely come from folliculitis, mange mites, or fungal/bacterial infection, which can cause localized redness, swelling, and hair loss that needs a vet's diagnosis. For bacterial causes, clipping the hair, cleaning with povidone-iodine, applying a pet anti-inflammatory ointment, and oral antibiotics can help.
Why is my dog arching its back and crying in pain?
Arching the back and crying usually means abdominal pain from pancreatitis, kidney, or spine issues; see a vet and do not self-medicate.
What are the symptoms of feline herpesvirus infection?
FHV-1 starts like a cold - sneezing, cough, nasal discharge - then eye swelling, fever, and later mouth ulcers; treat early.
What should I do if my dog is allergic to crab?
Crab allergy shows as itching, hives, vomiting or diarrhea; see a vet for antihistamines and avoid crab afterward.
What causes drooling and seizures in dogs?
Drooling with seizures can mean epilepsy, low calcium, poisoning, nerve damage or brain parasites; get a full work-up at a vet at once.
My dog has red, pus-filled, bleeding, itchy skin around its eyes — what is it?
Pus and bleeding around a dog's eyes may be pyoderma from bacterial infection, or fungal or parasite infection. Take the dog to a vet for microscopy to identify the infection type and treat accordingly. Before applying medicine, clean the pus around the area, disinfect with diluted hydrogen peroxide or iodine, then apply the appropriate ointment or oral medication.
My dog has mites, some areas are ulcerated, and it won’t eat — what’s wrong?
Based on the photos and description, the symptoms are mainly considered a secondary mixed bacterial infection after mite infestation. Without prompt treatment, excessive scratching easily leads to bacterial infection. For diagnosis, take the dog to a vet for a skin scraping microscopy. If mites and bacteria are confirmed, medicated baths plus topical or oral medication are generally recommended.