Parasites/Parasite-borne diseases: Fleas, ticks, or mites.
Allergies/hypersensitivities: Fleas, atopy (allergy to inhaled substances), or food allergies.
Infectious diseases: Dermatitis caused by bacteria (pyoderma), often with secondary yeast infection.
Miscellaneous: Secondary seborrhea (occurs secondary to another skin problem).
Congenital/Inherited disorders: Primary seborrhea.
Tumors: On skin.
Drug reaction: Ketoconazole (antifungal).
What to do: Scratching at the skin is not an emergency. Call your veterinarian during regular office hours to make an appointment.
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