Signs and symptoms of sensitive skin in dogs

Your dog’s skin is vital to their health and wellbeing. It works as one of the first parts of the immune system, creating a barrier between the vital workings of your dog’s body and the germs that can be present in the outside world. This means you want to make sure your canine friends are free from any nasty dog skin conditions, so they can be as happy and healthy as possible.

There is nothing better than stroking a beautiful healthy dog, with a glossy, full, thick coat that shines in the light and feels soft and smooth under your hand. A dog with dandruff and itchy skin and a dry, dull, thinning coat is not going to look or feel at his best, so we are going to look at information concerning some common dog skin problems.

One of the easiest to spot symptoms of a skin problem or sensitive skin is an itchy dog. A dog that is spending much more time than usual scratching and biting at themselves is not a comfortable dog. If you are looking for advice on dealing with dog itchy skin have a look at our article on itchy skin in dogs.

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Among other signs that all is not well on the skin of your dog, itchy ears can indicate a problem. Although most of our canine friends regularly shed hair, a large amount of hair loss, possibly resulting in bald patches is a sign of potential trouble. Dry, flaky skin is also a sign that there could be an issue with your dog’s skin, resulting in either from scratching and biting irritating the skin or as a symptom of another cause. Some skin problems will give off an odour, particularly a musty, unpleasant kind of smell.