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• Fleas on dogs

  Fleas are tiny insects that live on dogs, cats and in your home. They are much more common in the summer months (April - September).

• Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs

  Hot spots can appear anywhere on the body and usually look red, angry and wet.

• Skin allergies in dogs

  Atopic dermatitis (atopy) is an allergy to something in the environment (such as pollen, moulds, grass or dust mites).

• Ringworm in dogs

  Despite its name, ringworm is not a worm; it’s a fungal infection of the skin. It’s also known as ‘dermatophytosis’.

• Parasites in dogs

  Mites and lice are tiny parasites that like to live on dogs (and other species). They damage the skin by biting or burrowing and often cause intense irritation.