If your dog has skin tags, you may be wondering what to do. What exactly are skin tags on dogs, and what can owners do when they find one? Here is a short guide on dog skin tags and skin tag removal along with pictures of my dog's skin tags.
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. Folliculitis often occurs ...
Several forms of skin cancer exist, includingbasal cell carcinoma,squamous cell carcinoma,melanoma, andMerkel cell carcinoma. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer.5 Skin cancer can vary significantly in appearance, depending on the type you have and the stage. The skin bumps may appear...
Skin lumps and bumps can pop up from time to time. Browse this WebMD slide show to learn what’s normal and what to show a doctor.
Flea bites can appear in a straight line or a cluster of several bites, which most commonly occur on the legs, feet, calves and ankles. When fleas bite, they inject saliva into the skin, causing itching and irritation. Flea bites can appear as small red bumps surrounded by reddened skin,...
This bumpy scaling eruption does not weep or ooze.Psoriasistends to occur on the scalp, elbows, and knees. The skin condition produces silvery flakes of skin that scale and fall off. Hives These red itchy bumps come on suddenly and then resolve in about 8 hours. They tend to recur frequen...
‘spots’ on the skin. These spots appear as tiny bumps or blisters on the skin. This is known as the classical presentation. The scalp, face, neck, palms of the hands and soles of the feet are commonly affected sites in children. Usually the rash appears on the skin folds, including:...
Sphynx catsare striking kitties with big ears and haunting eyes. Most are hairless, but some have varying degrees of fur. Most have relatively loose skin, which gives them the appearance of wrinkles. They’re playful and mellow, and while they’re not technically hypoallergenic, Sphynx often ma...
"Tuff the German Shorthaired Pointer and I live in Wyoming, but are native to North Carolina. Though we've been in WY for a number of years our skin is still a bit thin for the sub-zero temps of the winter. This photo was taken hunting blue grouse in the Big Horn Mountains above ...
Psoriasis is a common autoimmune condition in which the body produces skin cells at a rapid pace, causing them to pile up on the surface. This can result in red spots, raised bumps, and crusty-looking patches of skin, but the exact symptoms can vary depending on your skin color. “Inflam...