what are sores on dogs?
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Superficial bacterial folliculitis is an infection that causes sores, bumps, and scabs on the skin. These skin abnormalities are easier to see in shorthaired dogs. In longhaired dogs, the most obvious symptoms may be a dull coat and shedding with scaly skin underneath.
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These dogs typically have inflammation of the stomach lining, colon and small intestine. Their immune systems are waging war on the invasion of bacterial, food or parasitic antigens. They are miserable and in pain, and their owners are often frustrated by the lack of a quick diagnosis and recovery.
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Contact Dermatitis of the Ear The skin of the pinna can become red and swollen and have bumps or sores. Some dogs will also be itchy or in pain. Veterinarians typically treat the condition by stopping all ointments or other topical medications.
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Scratching the skin Usually the first sign is your dog scratching, biting and chewing at skin. Head shaking might also be an indicator that the dog is trying to relieve their discomfort. Dog ear yeast infection is extremely common, so if your dog keeps their head tilted this might be one of the causes.
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A balloon-like bump that's filled with fluid Sometimes, dogs may develop what's called a seroma – an accumulation of plasma that looks like a pocket of fluid at the incision site. These non-painful growths can occur when a dog has licked or chewed the incision site, or has been too active during the recovery process.
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Dry skin on dogs is a result of an allergic, parasitic or bacterial reaction to the environment, nutrition, or season, causing dogs to scratch, rub-up, bite or lick excessively. Signs of dry skin include flaky, red or dandruff patches that can become irritated or sensitive to touch.
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Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small, painful sores that appear inside the mouth on the lips, cheeks, on the gums, and tongue.
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Decubital ulcers are typically caused by excessive pressure, usually occurring on the bony part of a pet's hip. Very similar to bed sores in humans, a pressure sore is typically caused when a pet is laying in one place for too long, or from repeated trauma as a pet lowers themselves to the ground.
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Burns and blisters The best thing you can do is to apply anti-bacterial wash and cover the paw with a bandage until the pad has healed. If your dog has a loose flap of pad you'll need to wait for this to come off, which it will do on its own or you can ask your vet to trim it off.
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['Stage 1 sores are not open wounds. ... ', 'At stage 2, the skin breaks open, wears away, or forms an ulcer, which is usually tender and painful. ... ', 'During stage 3, the sore gets worse and extends into the tissue beneath the skin, forming a small crater.']
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A sore is a blister, bump, lesion or ulcer occurring anywhere on the body. The sore may be painful, itchy, red, swollen, or tender to the touch. The sore may be hard or filled with fluid. The surface of the sore may be broken and bleeding.
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Some dog owners also use human lotions, like Aveeno or Benadryl Skin Allergy Relief Cream, for their dog's skin rashes. ... First, you should never use dog lotion on an open sore or exposed wound. Dog lotion works well for fast relief from acute itches.
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Managing dog bites and preventing infection washing the wound with soap and warm water, making sure to clean the area thoroughly. running the wound under lukewarm water to flush out bacteria. applying antibiotic cream to the wound and then wrapping a clean bandage around it.
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The term “saddle sore” can refer to several different specific conditions, but generally it means problems occurring in the area where your cycling shorts' chamois contacts your body due to ongoing pressure or chafing from your saddle.
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If your dog has warts, moles or beauty marks, how do you know which ones are nothing to worry about and which ones require attention? Your dog can develop bumps from infection or allergies that are benign or harmless. But he can also develop permanent, abnormal growths of skin cells or tumors.
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Some of the most common symptoms of arthritis in dogs include limping, reduced activity, stiff walking or generally slower movement. If you notice one or a combination of these symptoms, your dog may be presenting signs of arthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, which can cause pain and/or swelling.
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Your dog may be biting himself in an attempt to relieve the itchiness of dry skin, which could be caused by a number of things, such as dry, cold weather or a lack of fatty acids. You may be able to spot flakes of dandruff and cracked, tough skin.