Is eczema a skin disease in dogs?

Pet 8:59am, 28 June 2025 165

In the process of raising a dog, dogs will inevitably suffer from various diseases. Because of some reasons in life, dogs are more likely to suffer from dermatitis. No matter what the cause of inflammation in the dog's skin is called dermatitis.

, and eczema is a dermatitis characterized by surface inflammation caused by moisture, sludge, friction, etc. Next, let’s learn about why dogs suffer from dermatitis and eczema and how to treat dermatitis and eczema in dogs.

Contact dermatitis This is a kind of skin inflammation caused by physical and chemical factors in the environment. The skin of the dog, especially the abdominal skin, is more susceptible to irritation and corrosion of grass, concrete, asphalt surfaces, plastics, floors and chemicals remaining on the surface, such as insecticides and disinfectants. The inflammation of the skin may be caused by direct irritation, or an allergic reaction.

Clinically, it is often manifested as redness, peeling, scabs, tissue exudation and secondary infections in the abdomen, thighs, and chest. Due to dog licking and biting, this inflammation will also be seen in the dog's feet and perineum.