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Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Inflammation may be secondary to, or associated with, other skin abnormalities or damage such as allergies, irritants, skin trauma, bacterial or fungal infections, external parasites, general poor health or nutrition, hormonal imbalances, and immune system abnormalities. If bacteria are involved, they are usually normal skin organisms that have opportunistically invaded a weakened area of the most external layer of skin.
Flea bite dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation or infection of the skin. Symptoms of flea bite dermatitis are the result of your Pet's allergy to flea saliva.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Inflammation may be secondary to, or associated with, other skin abnormalities or damage such as allergies, irritants, skin trauma, bacterial or fungal infections, external parasites, general poor health or nutrition, hormonal imbalances, and immune system abnormalities. If bacteria are involved, they are usually normal skin organisms that have opportunistically invaded a weakened area of the most external layer of skin.
Flea Bite Dermatitis, Flea Allergy
Dermatitis is inflammation or infection of the skin. Symptoms of flea bite dermatitis are the result of your Pet's allergy to flea saliva. Just as one bee sting can cause an allergic reaction in some people, the bite of only one flea may be sufficient to cause a problem for some Pets.
Pet Skin Lumps
I noticed some lumps just under my Pet's skin, do they get cancer like people?
Guinea Pig Skin Problems
What types of skin problems do guinea pigs get, mine seems to be having some sort of problem.
What can I use for my dog's dry skin?
That depends on what is causing the dry skin. Consider a veterinary exam to insure your canine companion is not suffering from a medical condition that may require treatment.
Skin Masses, Wart, Cyst, Lump, Tumor
Skin masses can arise for a very large number of reasons including infections, tumors, parasites, injury, cysts (clogged or inflamed glands), warts, and calluses. Masses can range in size from pinpoint to many inches in diameter. It can often be difficult to determine the underlying cause without skin or lab tests.
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