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Nov 20, 2022 · Learn to recognize common skin conditions in dogs in this WebMD slideshow. See pictures of mange, ringworm, yeast infection, anal sac disease, seborrhea, allergic reaction, and more.
- Yeast Infection
Dogs bring tons of love and joy to your life, but they...
- Insect Bites
Among the most common stinging insects are: Wasps (including...
- Yeast Infection
- Ringworm. As shown on the pictures below, ringworm lesions in dogs usually appear as patches of hair loss that are usually crudely circular. They may be red, crusty, or scabby.
- Bacterial infections. The picture below shows a red, circular lesion that is quite inflamed (staphylococcus bacterial infection). This is sometimes called a ‘bullseye’ lesion.
- Insect bites. The red circular lesions on this dog’s belly, are a result of gnat bites: Initially, gnat bites can resemble ringworm or Staphylococcus skin infections.
- Injuries (scratches or bites) The dog in the picture below has a crusted, circular lesion on the chin, which has recently been bleeding. For most young dogs, this type of lesion will just be a healing cut, perhaps caused by a rogue scratch or an insect bite.
The most common sign of bacterial pyoderma is excessive scaling. Scales are often pierced by hairs. Itching is variable. In dogs, superficial pyoderma commonly appears as bald patches, welts around hairs, and scabbing.
- Cataracts. Cataracts in dogs can be hereditary or caused by a disease like diabetes. Either way, the lens of one or both eyes becomes cloudy-white. If only 30% of one eye is affected, your dog will probably have normal vision.
- Corneal ulcers. A corneal ulcer is an erosion of the cornea that may be caused by trauma, dryness, infection, or other circumstances. When an ulcer forms, all or part of the cornea becomes cloudy due to fluid buildup from inflammation.
- Eye infections. Dogs with eye infections or conjunctivitis may develop cloudy spots or redness in the eye due to inflammation. Other symptoms include
- Nuclear sclerosis. As dogs age, they may experience nuclear sclerosis. When this happens, the lens nucleus becomes opaque. Signs of the condition include
Sep 12, 2023 · Bruising ranges in shape and size depending on location and the underlying cause. Bruises can appear in two different ways: Petechia: Pinpoint, stippled, red-to-purplish bruising of the skin or other mucous membranes, such as the gums. Ecchymoses: Larger, blotchy bruises that are dark red or purple.
Aug 31, 2023 · Some dogs have black patches that look as if they’re beneath the skin’s surface, whereas others have noticeable bumps. While pigmentation changes such as black splotches often occur around the eyes, nose, lip, or paws, it’s also commonly noticeable on the belly.
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a mark or spot that does not have a regular shape: He put his hand on the bed, and left a splotch of blood on the bedspread. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Dirt & untidiness. bloodstain. clutter. contaminant. contamination. crud.
