Pyoderma in dogs is, literally, pus in their skin. It's a bacterial infection of the skin and hair follicles. Pyoderma is the most frequent reason for antibiotic use in dogs.

Folliculitis, as the name implies, is a skin problem that has to do with the hair follicles. It means an inflammation of the ...

These are inflamed bumps or nodules found between the dog's toes, which develop as a reaction to inflamed hair follicles between the toes. They're painful and itchy, and they can rupture and leak ...

Dog owners who find the smell re-pug-nant should keep some ... so you’ll notice when symptoms of paw infections show ... bumps, hair loss, swelling, pain and licking of paws. Filed under ...

Why Your Dog's Paws Smell Like Fritos. If your dog's paws smell like Fritos or corn chips, that doesn't mean they're infected. Instead, it's from healthy levels of bacteria they pick up daily.

Folliculitis: Overview. This article was reviewed by Addie Ganik, MD, FAAD. Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or ...