Skin issues, including skin allergies, infections and ear issues, are the most common dog problems that are presented to insurance companies as claims. It can be difficult to distinguish between ...

A fungal infection is one of the most common causes, but if the scabs are just on the lips, I would be most worried about dry skin and a secondary infection.

Infectious skin diseases of dogs include contagious and non-contagious infections or infestations. Contagious infections include parasitic, bacterial, fungal and viral skin diseases.

Hot weather, skin irritation, pre-existing skin conditions, and certain medications can increase a dog's risk of yeast infection. The condition is usually treated with anti-fungal shampoos, or ...

DULUTH — Cases of a serious and sometimes fatal fungal disease in Minnesota dogs are off the charts so far in 2019 as blastomycosis spreads in a wetter, warmer climate.