Currently there are over 200 skin diseases recognized in dogs and cats, and more are being identified each year. Animals are presented to a veterinary dermatologist for diagnosis and management of various skin problems:
- Itching (pruritus) and allergies
- Parasitic skin diseases (fleas, mites, lice,etc)
- Fungal infections (ringworm, yeast, etc.)
- Hair loss and other coat disorders
- Scaling (dandruff)
- Pigmentation changes
- Skin odor
- Ear infections
- Nail disorders
- Anal sac problems
- Psychogenic diseases affecting skin (e.g. compulsive licking)
- Hormonal imbalances
- Autoimmune and other immune-mediated skin diseases
