Dog skin conditions are often one of the most common reasons pet owners take a visit to the vet. Skin issues are fairly common for pets, but can also cause significant discomfort. Itching is one of the most common symptoms of a skin condition and often difficult for pet owners to examine exactly what is causing the irritation without a proper vet exam.
Here are the three most common skin problems in dogs:
Environmental Allergies
Environmental allergies in dogs can be spotted due to a sudden onset of itching around the face, feet, chest, or stomach. These allergies are triggered when your dog comes in contact with the cause of irritation. Some of the most common environmental allergies in dogs include grass, dust mites, and pollen.
Food Allergies
Food Allergies in your dog can be spotted by increased itching in the face, feet, ears, and anus. Dog’s can develop food allergies from the type of proteins found in their foods and everyday diets. Similar to humans, to treat a food allergy pets must go through an elimination diet.
Folliculitis
Folliculitis is another common skin problem in dogs and occurs in inflamed hair follicles that often are a result of your pet experiencing another skin problem such as skin allergies. Folliculitis can be spotted on your dog appearing in sores, bumps, and scabs over the skin. There are many treatments like shampoos or antibiotics that can be prescribed to your pet by a vet to treat the condition.
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