There are a large number of skin diseases that are common with dogs. Skin problems in dogs can be caused by allergies, infections, hormonal disorders, or parasites such as fleas and lice.

Some dermatological conditions your dog may experience are:

• Skin infections
• Auto-immune skin diseases
• Parasitic skin diseases
• Genetic/congenital skin diseases
• Nail disorders
• Acral lick dermatitis
• Endocrine/metabolic skin diseases
• Feet and footpads diseases
• Acute moist dermatitis
• Cutaneous drug reactions
• Skin cancers and cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes

The Dog Hospital of Brampton can usually diagnose a skin problem by simply examining your dog during a scheduled visit. However, some dermatological diseases or conditions do require additional diagnostic procedures to attain a correct diagnosis.

Depending on your dog’s symptoms and the results of our physical exam, we may be required to run blood work or perform a skin scraping, urinalysis or biopsy.

These issues can be particularly difficult to treat and should be addressed promptly. So, contact our hospital right away if you notice your dog scratching excessively or if he or she develops any bare patches, scabs, scaling, redness, inflammation, lumps, or bumps. Don’t hesitate to reach out we are only a phone call or email away.