All varieties of this skin disease have different degrees of danger to the animal and are manifested in different ways. In order to recognize the beginning of deprivation in time, one should know all its signs and species.
Ringworm in dogs: symptoms
If you notice that a small rash appeared on some parts of the body, then the area of the lesion began to grow, contact the veterinarian immediately. The following symptoms of ringworm in dogs are characteristic modifications of the affected areas: a reddish crust begins to form, all the hairs in that place fall out.
Pink lichen in dogs
This skin disease refers to non-contagious. As a rule, it is accompanied by a general weakening of immunity in the animal. The first signal that dogs have pink shingles is the appearance of a plaque on the body. Outwardly, it looks like a small pink spot, its size does not exceed 3 cm. This spot can appear on the back, abdomen or paws of a dog.
This plaque gives the animal a lot of discomfort, because it starts to itch. Gradually, the affected area is covered with a thin crust, which the dog constantly combs. Around the focus of the lesion, small spots develop with peeling. You can observe a rise in temperature or an increase in lymph nodes in your pet.
Wet arthritis in dogs
Among all varieties of lichen in dogs this is the easiest to learn. First, small bubbles appear on the skin. They burst and the affected place becomes wet. Then the focus of the lesion begins to grow and capture new areas of the skin.
The site of the lesion is very itchy. Dogs often tear their skin so much that blood begins to bleed. Immediately lead a pet to a specialist, since this type of lichen can quickly grab a large area of the skin.
Scaly ringworm in dogs
Recognize the beginning of the process will be very simple, because it looks like a dog's lichen according to its name. On the skin there will be clearly delineated areas with a layer of scales, the wool with them as if stuck together. When the scabs are separated, the hair will come out together with the roots and the lesions will grow bald.
Initially, the scales have a rounded shape. But in the process of combing, they are mutated. After the layer of scales has disappeared, a new one immediately forms in its place. Among all kinds of lichens in dogs this spreads fairly quickly, so that the animal should be isolated as early as possible.
Peregrine lichen in dogs
One of the most common species. Its first sign is a small pinkish spot on the animal's skin. In this case, you will not find a prominent inflammation. Most often, the onset of the disease occurs in the areas on the back, neck or paws. The site of the lesion acquires a yellowish and brownish hue.
Shingles in dogs
This disease is caused by the herpes virus. How does the deprivation of the dog look in this case: itchy areas appear on the intercostal space or back and the dog starts to itch intensively, and later in these places you will notice the bubbles with the liquid. After they burst, crusts form.