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• Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) in dogs

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

• 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.

• Mange (sarcoptes mite) in dogs

  Mange is a skin condition caused by a mite called ‘Sarcoptes’. Mange is highly contagious, often caught by contact with an infected dog or fox.

• Lyme disease in dogs

  Lyme disease is an illness spread by ticks. It’s caused by a bacteria that is spread when a tick attaches to your pet. It can cause a variety of vague symptoms.

• Skin problems in cats

  Read our veterinary guide to some of the most common skin conditions in cats, such as fleas, allergies and skin infections.