Bacterial infections often cause red, inflamed circular patches on the skin that smell pungent. Puppy pyoderma (juvenile eczema) is a common bacterial infection in young dogs. Hot spots (wet eczema or acute moist dermatitis) tend to appear quickly and cause smelly, weepy, itchy skin.
Why does my dog have red sores on her body?
Fleas, mites, and ticks can cause irritation, exposing your dog to bacteria, yeast, and fungal infections. Demodex mites, walking dandruff, flea allergy dermatitis, and sarcoptic mange (caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite) can all cause rashes on your dog's skin, including her belly and groin area.
What are these red scabs on my dog?
Crusty scabs that appear on dogs are sometimes referred to as hotspots, and they are certainly a type of crusty scab or skin lesion on canines — but not the only kind. Hotspots are usually localized areas of red, inflamed, and infected skin. They can be extremely itchy for most dogs, but some dogs won't itch at all.
What causes sores on my dog's skin?
If your dog has an open sore, it is likely that he or she is suffering from a skin ulcer. These lesions usually indicate injury, infection, or disease and require an examination by a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause. Treatment and prognosis varies depending on the source of the ulcer.
Why does my dog have sores and scabs all over?
Dogs commonly have a sensitivity to pollen, and it can cause dermatitis. This results in itchiness, rashes, blisters, sores, and scabs. These effects occur once the pollen has had direct contact with the dog's skin, making pollen-induced dermatitis a lot more common in dogs with shorter fur.
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