What does a skin infection on a dog look like?
Donnell Leannon
2025-08-09 12:40:46
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Bacterial and fungal infections can have your dog feeling itchy, with skin that appears flaky, crusty or moist. Redness, inflammation and odor may also be a problem. The most common clinical signs of yeast dermatitis include: Thickened skin or “elephant skin”, Flaky, crusty or scaly skin, Redness and itchiness, Musty odor. The most common clinical signs of staph infection are: Excessive itching, licking or chewing, Eye, ears, skin or respiratory system infections, Patchy fur with peeling, crusty skin, or moist skin, Inflamed or red skin, Pain, Pus-filled lesions on the skin. Skin can become irritated when a dog excessively scratches, chews or licks. If your dog has an allergy to medications, food or environmental factors, or fleas, you may start to notice these behaviors.
Claud Lehner
2025-08-09 10:28:38
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The most common clinical signs associated with pyoderma are papules or pustules that form on the skin. These lesions often look similar to pimples in humans. They are most often red and raised, with a white pus-filled center. Other signs include circular crusts, dry or flaky patches of skin, hair loss, and itching. In short-haired breeds, the coat may appear to protrude or stick up in areas, mimicking hives, or it may appear moth-eaten because of patchy hair loss. Some cases may involve a moist layer on the skin or a musty odor, particularly in between toes or skin folds. Puppies often develop puppy pyoderma in thin-haired areas such as the groin and underarms. Skin folds may need to be clipped and often benefit from the use of medicated wipes containing some of the above topical ingredients. The most important aspect here is to keep the area dry and practice good hygiene.
Jacinto Wolf
2025-08-09 09:21:58
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Red irritated skin
Itching and scratching
The appearance of darkly pigmented skin
Flaky or scaly skin
Sores on the skin
Musty odor
Change in skin texture
Hair loss, bald patches
The first symptoms your dog will likely develop include a musty odor accompanied by redness and swelling of the infected area.
But these symptoms can quickly progress to the skin becoming and painful.
This condition can make the affected area of your dog's skin itchy, red, and irritated.
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