Skin Problems

Abscesses in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Abscesses in Dogs
Let’s face it. Dogs like to play—and with play sometimes comes scrapes and cuts. Most often, minor cuts and scrapes are kept clean by your pooch. They lick them and care for them as they heal. Sometimes, that is not enough and an abscess can occur because bacteria set in, infecting the wound.
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Abscesses in Cats
A bite wound abscess is a fairly common occurrence, especially with cats who go outdoors. An abscess results when bacteria invade and infect a cut, scrape, or bite that a cat has received in the course of fighting with another cat or other animal.
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Seborrhea in Cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Seborrhea in Cats
When a cat is itchy, it could be cause by seborrhea, which can be caused by allergies, parasites, retroviruses, autoimmune disorders, and more.
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Seborrhea in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Seborrhea in Dogs
A skin condition in dogs known as seborrhea can can arise from medical conditions or genetics. German shepherds and dachshunds are among breeds affected.
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Demodicosis in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Demodicosis in Dogs
Dogs can get mange from demodex mites, causing demodicosis, often arising in dogs with weak immune systems such as puppies or dogs with illnesses.
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Demodicosis in Cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Demodicosis in Cats
Cats can get mange from demodex mites, causing demodicosis, often arising in cats with weak immune systems from conditions like FIV.
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Notoedric Mange in Cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Notoedric Mange in Cats
Notoedric mange, also known as feline scabies, is highly contagious but more often affects kittens.
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Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs
Sarcoptic mange, also known as canine scabies, is highly contagious and can affect any dog, particularly pups.
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Walking Dandruff in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Walking Dandruff in Dogs
Cheyletiellosis; no, it is not a Stephen King horror story—there is such a thing as “walking dandruff.”
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Blastomycosis in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Blastomycosis in Dogs
Blastomycosis is a potentially deadly disease that is caused by a fungus found in damp soil where mold is present.
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