What are the common skin diseases of golden retrievers?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

What are the common skin diseases of golden retrievers?

Common skin diseases of golden retrievers

1. Fungal skin diseases: Fungal skin diseases are mainly caused by infection with fungi such as Microsporum. The main manifestation is red spots on the skin, mostly on the abdomen and back.

2. Bacterial skin diseases: Bacterial skin diseases are mainly caused by bacterial infection due to damaged skin barrier. The main symptoms are increased skin dandruff, hair loss, and local scabs.

3. Parasitic skin diseases: Parasitic skin diseases are mainly caused by Demodex or scabies mites.

Causes of golden retriever skin disease

1. The dog’s living environment is humid, which can easily allow bacteria to breed and parasitize on the skin, causing hair loss and skin disease on the dog’s skin. Redness and swelling.

2. After shaving the dog, the skin loses its protective layer and it is easy for bacteria to become parasitic on the skin.

3. When dogs come into contact with other dogs with skin diseases, there is also the possibility of causing skin diseases.