09/18/2026
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Skin conditions can be categorized as either Chronic or Acute depending on the situation, and cause. Some times an acute condition can develop into chronic if left untreated or if the treatment is unsuccessful. ๐
๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ include lacerations/wounds, acute parasitic dermatitis and hot spots. They appear suddenly and often have a quick solution to healing. ๐ฉน
๐๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ include allergies, some lick granulomas, chronic parasitic dermatitis, autoimmune disorders and infections. These conditions will often last for long periods of time and are usually complicated to treat. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
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The patient below presented with chronic chewing of his hind leg, and suspected food allergies. The owner changed the patients food and was able to find one that contains no chicken, however the patient kept chewing for about 4-5 weeks.
With a suspected deep skin infection and inflammation of the leg, treatment began with steroids, antibiotics and Laser Therapy treatments (multiple over the next handful of weeks).
During the next few visits, our patient started to have decreased swelling, increased hair growth and a reduced need to lick the area. We are currently still battling this chronic skin condition, but are happy to see so much improvement! ๐ค
So what are some ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? ๐ค
- Allergies (Food/Environmental)
- Parasitic Load (Can also lead to Secondary Skin Infection)
- Bacteria (Such as Yeast can develop from a skin fold and/or a moist environment)
- Lesions (Wounds, Abscesses, etc)
- Nervous Behaviours (Anxious Licking/Chewing)
- Grooming (Too Much or Too Little)
- Horomonal Imbalances (Cushings, Hypothyridism, etc)
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- Excessive Licking, Chewing, Rolling, Rubbing or Scratching
- Stained Fur or Skin
- Odours
- Thickening or Reddening of Skin on areas such as the Belly/Groin Area, between Toes and Face
- Hairloss or Thinning
- Hair Coat feels Greasy, Dry or has Dandruff
- Possible Seasonal Signs (Showing the signs above but only during a certain time of year)
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If you suspect your pet has a skin condition, call us at 780-554-0663. ๐