Newly updated 2018 guide to Guide to
canine skin diseases and conditions.
«There is a long list of
canine skin diseases and conditions that need to be considered before diagnosing any problem (see below for pictures and descriptions.)
27 hours of continuing education including lectures on: Endoscopy, Feline Skin Disease,
Canine Skin Disease, Feline Chronic Renal Failure, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair, Patellar Luxation Repair, Canine Heart Failure, Feline Hepatic Lipidosis, Diabetes Management and Feline Internal Medicine.
Ultimately, to cure
a canine skin disease, the underlying cause needs to be addressed and eliminated.
Not exact matches
Dogs with
skin allergies often require lifetime medication and treatment, while obesity is one of the top health problems for
canines and can lead to a variety of
diseases, disorders and health complications.
Joint problems, including hip and elbow dysplasia and loose kneecaps; eye problems; cancers;
skin diseases; heart and other organ
diseases; and more affect
canines of every size and background.
Vitamin E and aloe vera are also used as major components for treating certain
skin diseases such as
canine dermatitis and dandruff.
Dogs that have excess fat in their body are at risk of developing a wide range of life - threatening
canine health issues like
skin problems, hormonal disorders, musculoskeletal
diseases, heart complications, and cancer.
The text of
canine and feline dermatological
diseases is large because there are hundreds of
skin diseases, however, it can help to start with some generalities when determining the cause.
A bacterial dog
skin infection is usually caused by some underlying
disease or Staphylococcus intermedius which is a bacteria that infects
canine skin.
The term, «
canine familial dermatomyositis» currently should be reserved for dogs with clinical and histopathologic evidence of a juvenile onset heritable inflammatory
disease affecting
skin and muscle in a breed known to be at increased risk.
Canine familial dermatomyositis (DM): A juvenile onset heritable inflammatory
disease of uncertain etiology affecting
skin and muscle, seen predominantly in the Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, and their related cross-breeds.
Hair loss and scratching are two of the most common manifestations of both
canine and feline
skin disease.
The text of
canine and feline dermatological
diseases is large because there are hundreds of
skin diseases, however, it can help to start with some
Allergic
skin and ear
diseases are common problems in
canine patients, and many of the clinical presentations are similar.
Below are some of the common specialty areas that we have experience with: - Infectious
diseases: Tick - borne
disease (Lyme
disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella), systemic and local bacterial infections, feline and
canine viral
disease - Hematology: Immune - mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, bone marrow
diseases - Oncology: Surgical and chemotherapy management, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, mammary neoplasia, as well as benign and malignant
skin masses such as adenomas and cysts - Urology: Kidney failure, bladder infections, stones / crystals, prostatic
disease, pyelonephritis, FLUTD, protein - losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis - Endocrine: Hormonal
diseases such as hyper - and hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cushings
disease, addison's
disease, endocrine
skin disease - Gastroenterology: Chronic vomiting and / or diarrhea, inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD), stomach ulcers / gastritis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, liver
disease, protein - losing enteropathy - Respiratory
disease: Feline asthma,
canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral
disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm
disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal
disease, ocular surgery - Allergic
disease: Allergic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory
disease
Canine Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is defined as a genetically predisposed inflammatory and itchy allergic
skin disease with characteristic clinical features.
Control Parasites One of the top causes of
canine and feline allergic
skin disease stems from an allergic reaction to flea saliva.
Special Areas of Interest: Diagnosis and long term management of
canine & feline allergic
skin disease, immune - mediated
diseases of the
skin, and methicillin - resistant
skin infections.
Connection Between Itchy
Skin and Addison
Disease In Dogs Reader Question: Dog
Canine Addison's
Disease Cause Itching?
Feeding this style during puppyhood, will increase the likelihood Tate will develop into a mature
canine without suffering from many of the ailments affecting dogs that eat pet grade, commercially available, dry and canned foods; allergies (
skin and digestive tract), organ system problems (kidneys and liver
disease, pancreatitis, etc), and cancer.
But more likely than not, when fleas are not the problem, your pet has developed atopic
skin disease aka
canine allergies.
Skin disease is perhaps the single most common reason for
canine and feline visits to the veterinarian.
Certain breeds have a higher incidence of
disease that could lead to dog
skin pimples, pustules (pus filled
canine pimples) and papules (hard raised pimples).
There have been several new vaccines introduced in the past few years, including ringworm (a fungal
skin infection), Giardia (a protozoal intestinal parasite), feline Bordatella (similar to
canine kennel cough, and thought to be a factor in many upper respiratory infections in cats),
canine Coronavirus (a mild self - limiting diarrhea of puppies), Leptospirosis (affects the kidneys), and Lyme
disease.
Some common illnesses which occur in dogs are allergies, asthma, arthritis, bone and joint issues, cancer,
canine epilepsy, cruciate ligaments (knee injury), ear infections, eye disorders, gastro - intestinal problems, heart
disease, hip dysplasia, patella luxation (knee injury),
skin problems, thyroid
disease.
Subsequently, although treatment for the resolution of
skin disease may have proven successful, the
canine or feline patient is often prone to relapses of
disease for prolonged periods of time.
Thus, the inclusion of phytosphingosine as a natural prevalent ingredient to our
canine and feline therapeutic shampoos has proved to be an invaluable, side effect free tool in the treatment of any number of
skin diseases.
Demodicosis, also called red mange or demodex, is a
skin disease caused by Demodex canis, a cigar - shaped microscopic mite that is a normal inhabitant of
canine skin and found on most healthy dogs.
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Like many purebred dogs, Great Danes are genetically predisposed to certain health conditions, in addition to common
canine ailments like hip dysplasia, eye
diseases, allergies, and
skin irritations.
Many
diseases in dogs have been linked to poor
canine nutrition [2]: liver
disease, obesity, malnutrition, pancreatitis and dermatopathies (dog's
skin disease), just to name a few [3].
The cause of
canine black
skin disease is unknown.
One Symptom of
Canine Cushings
Disease is thin
skin on the abdomen as shown here Source: Washington State University
Holistic veterinarians have observed increases in
canine degenerative
diseases, dental problems, and
skin conditions whenever use of processed dog food becomes more prevalent in a country.
The law CHAPTER 2: BIOLOGY OF DOGS Physiological characteristics Reproductive system CHAPTER 3: BASIC HEALTH Signs of a healthy dog Recognising poor health Common internal parasites Common external parasites Common
disease and illness
Skin problems in dogs Notifiable
diseases Preventative health care & care of the sick dog Good nutrition Reproduction and breeding Desexing CHAPTER 4: PSYCHOLOGY Understanding the dog's mind Evolution and domestication Behavioural development Common behaviour and body language Behavioural problems General training tips CHAPTER 5: GROOMING The need for grooming Techniques Grooming tools Pet clips and styling CHAPTER 6: WORKING IN THE
CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs Canine therapy Professional dog handling Retail Funeral and memorial services APPENDIX Love
CANINE INDUSTRY Health services Breeding Grooming Training Day care & exercise Long term care Assistance dogs
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If you dog has what looks like a sunburn on the nose that turns into sores that spread, it could be
canine skin rash due to an immune - mediated
disease.
These
canine hair care products are important in promoting optimum
skin and coat health and preventing
diseases and other health conditions that may arise from unhygienic pet
skin and coat.
Mange Mange is a
skin disease caused by several species of tiny mites, common external parasites found in companion
canines.
Knowing there are 160
diseases that affect a
canine's
skin, it is our job to stay informed.
Preventative health care - Wellness examinations - Vaccinations - Nutritional counselling - Health screenings - Weight management - Dental examinations - Surgical sterilization (ovariohysterectomies and castrations)- Dental prophylactic cleanings - Microchip identification - Behavioral counselling Ophthalmology - Ophthomologic examinations - Applanation tonometry - Ophthalmic surgeries Dentistry - Routine prohylactic cleanings - Extractions - Oral surgery - Preventative home care counselling Dermatology - Ectoparasite counselling and treatment - Allergy diagnoses and management - Otitis diagnoses and treatment - Infectious and traumatic
skin disorder diagnoses and treatment Internal Medicine - Heart
disease / failure management - Kidney
disease management - Diabetic management - Endocrinology - Gastroenterology - Urinary tract
disease management - Musculoskeletal disorders Soft Tissue Surgery - Gastrointestinal foreign body removals - Oncological (cancer) surgeries - Wound repairs - Surgical sterilizations - Urinary tract / bladder surgeries Orthopedic Surgery - Onchyectomy (declaws)- Fracture repairs - Stifle surgeries (limited to certain procedures)- Limb amputations Diagnostic Imaging - Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy - Digital radiography - Color flow, Doppler ultrasonography - Microendoscope Boarding - Climate controlled kennel - Fully fenced exercise yard - Seperate areas for hospital patients and boarders - Seperate areas for
canines and felines - Medical boarding available when home care / treatment difficult