Contrary to its moniker, ringworm is actually a fungal infection that can affect the nails, skin and hair of dogs and other animals. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, dermatophytosis (or ... Question: I was watching the evening news on television a few days ago and someone from the Humane Society was talking about crusty circular round lesions on a dog being ringworm.

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That is exactly what ... Learn to recognize common skin conditions in dogs, including allergies, ringworm, mange, yeast overgrowth, and alopecia. DogsBestLife.com on MSN: What every dog owner must know about 5 troubling skin conditions Skin allergies and Crusty hotspots Discussion in ' Labrador Health ' started by Bailey16, . Obi had a similar lump on his chin recently - weeping, black and crusty.

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We took him to the vet pronto and it turned out to be an infected wart (infected from him scratching at it). Oh, Sam! What a lovely, tasty treat your mum made for you!!! You must have been a VERY good boy to deserve that!!! A similar thing happened around New Year with us.

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J had had a particularly crappy day, so I made him a super special sandwich with the last of the turkey, some homemade orange and cranberry gravy and chestnut stuffing, between two huge slices of crusty rustic bread. Delicious. As ...