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  2. Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help - AOL

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    Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...

  3. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    The disease in dogs can affect the lungs and skin, but more commonly the eye and central nervous system. [20] Ringworm is a fungal skin disease that in dogs is caused by Microsporum canis (70%), Microsporum gypseum (20%), and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (10%). Typical signs in dogs include hair loss and scaly skin. [21]

  4. Dog skin disorders - Wikipedia

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    Skin disorders are among the most common health problems in dogs, and have many causes. The condition of a dog's skin and coat is also an important indicator of its general health. Skin disorders of dogs vary from acute, self-limiting problems to chronic or long-lasting problems requiring life-time treatment. Skin disorders may be primary or ...

  5. Demodex - Wikipedia

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    The natural host of D. canis is the domestic dog. Demodex canis mites can survive on immunosuppressed human skin and human mites can infect immunosuppressed dogs, although reported cases are rare. Ivermectin is used for Demodex mites requiring up to four treatments to eradicate in humans; only one treatment is usually given to dogs to reduce ...

  6. Dog anatomy - Wikipedia

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    Sixty percent of the dog's body mass falls on the front legs. [14] The dog has a cardiovascular system. The dog's muscles provide the dog with the ability to jump and leap. Their legs can propel them to leap forward rapidly to chase and overcome prey. They have small, tight feet and walk on their toes (thus having a digitigrade stance and ...

  7. Vet-Approved Home Treatment for Senior Dogs with Arthritis - AOL

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    Arthritis: When senior dogs develop changes in their vertebral bones, their spine can be pressed upon, and they can display the type of changes in the back legs that you describe.

  8. Dog health - Wikipedia

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    Infectious diseases that affect dogs are important not only from a veterinary standpoint, but also because of the risk to public health; an example of this is rabies. Genetic disorders also affect dogs, often due to selective breeding to produce individual dog breeds. Due to the popularity of both commercial and homemade dog foods, nutrition is ...

  9. Camphor - Wikipedia

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    Camphor is commonly applied as a topical medication as a skin cream or ointment to relieve itching from insect bites, minor skin irritation, or joint pain. [23] It is absorbed in the skin epidermis , [ 23 ] where it stimulates nerve endings sensitive to heat and cold, producing a warm sensation when vigorously applied, or a cool sensation when ...