Mange  
Ringworm  
Favus  
Nonparasitic Skin Conditions  
Eczema  
Eczema Nasi (Collie Nose)  
Dandruff  
Alopecia (Baldness)  
Impetigo  
Dermatitis  
Allergies  

ALLERGIES

The problem of allergy in dogs is a complicated one. Dogs are allergic to all kinds of substances. Among them are pollen, serums, raw horse meat, dairy products, insect stings, plants, plant juices, the dog's own hormone (mainly progesterone) and various other substances.

Allergists have discovered that dogs also may suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and this has been confirmed by positive skin tests with offending allergens or substances.

Allergies show up in various ways. Dermatitis, swellings, itching, sores, etc., are all symptoms of allergy. The treatment depends on finding the cause and eliminating it. Most likely the diagnosis and treatment will take some time, so if your dog has a skin condition of undetermined origin, he may have to undergo allergy tests.