Very Red Skin, Hair Loss and Possible Fungus in Summer
by Edward
(USA, California, Los Angeles)
Reader Question
My dog is experiencing some kind of disease, i think its because of the climate(summer) his skin is very red like strong heat waves are harming him. His also losing hair, and last time i check him he was also growing fungus. Im confuse about this and never had a pet experience this. What could it be?
Answer from Our Team
Red skin with hair loss in summer is often caused by allergies, which flare in warm months, sometimes with a yeast or bacterial infection on top. Other possibilities include mange mites, ringworm and sunburn on thin-coated skin.
A vet can check skin scrapings and a tape sample under the microscope to see whether yeast, bacteria or mites are involved, which decides the treatment.
See yeast infections on dogs' skin.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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