The most common symptom of skin problems in dogs and cats is itching. The pet’s response to itching is to scratch, lick, or chew the affected area which results in further damage to the skin, exposing it to secondary infection from bacteria or yeast
Common causes of pet skin problems:
- Immune and other internal disorders
- Infections caused by bacteria, yeast, or fungus
- Environmental allergic reactions
- Fleas or other insect bites
- Food allergic reactions