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2. Lick granuloma - Wikipedia

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   A lick granuloma, also known as acral lick dermatitis, is a skin disorder found most commonly in dogs, but also in cats. In dogs, it results typically from the dog's urge to lick the lower portion of one of their legs. The lesion can initially be red, swollen, irritated, and bleeding, similar to a hot spot (wet eczema).

3. Dog skin disorders - Wikipedia

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   A hot spot, or acute moist dermatitis, is an acutely inflamed and infected area of skin irritation created and made worse by a dog licking and biting at itself. A hot spot can manifest and spread rapidly in a matter of hours, as secondary Staphylococcus infection causes the top layers of the skin to break down and pus becomes trapped in the hair.

4. Allergies in dogs - Wikipedia

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   A dog that is repeatedly exposed to a particular allergen becomes sensitized to it, and the immune system overreacts to a subsequent exposure, most commonly manifesting in the form of skin irritation. [1] Some of the signs are redness, itching, hair loss, and recurring skin infections from the irritation. The dog may be more prone to scratching ...

5. 10 things you likely didn't know about dogs' tails - AOL

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   Number 1: The term 'hair of the dog' comes from the tail. Back in the day, Pliny the Elder said that the way to get rid of rabies was to put ashes on the wound.

6. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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   The most common symptom is itching. Affected areas include the underside, the face, the feet, and the ears. [80] Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common skin disease of dogs in the United States. It is caused by sensitivity to flea saliva. [81] Food allergy* in dogs is commonly manifested as itching, especially of the face, paws, and the ...

7. Pet care: Dog's tail chewing is not from boredom - AOL

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   Jul. 21—Q: We have a 12-year-old German shepherd female who started chewing on her tail! She sits on it between her back legs and chews until the hair is chewed off and it sometimes bleeds!