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What is Seborrhoea?
Seborrhoea is a chronic skin disease that is characterized by excessive scale production and greasiness. What causes Seborrhoea? The cause is unknown, but affected dogs have accelerated basal cell turnover (keratinocytes). What breeds commonly suffer from Seborrhoea? Idiopathic Seborrhoea occurs in two types Primary Seborrhoea is an inherited disorder and is seen in several breeds of dogs including: Basset Hounds Cocker Spaniels Dachshunds Doberman Pinschers German Shepherd Dogs Irish Setters Labrador Retrievers Poodles Shar Peis Springer Spaniels West Highland Terriers 2. Secondary Seborrhoea occurs secondary to almost any other skin disease and can occur in any dog....
Itchy Ears & Paws
You may think you don't know what a yeast infection in dogs looks like, but if you have an itchy dog, especially the ears and paws, then you may be looking at exactly that. Yeast! How Yeast Affects your dog Yeast is a fungus that likes to grow in moist areas. Summertime and tropical areas usually causes flare ups because of the hot and humid weather. If you notice your dog itching, licking, scooting, and paw chewing, your dog could have an over growth of Malassezia. Malassezia is the most common type of yeast that is found on a dog's skin and...