Articles about American Pit Bull Terrier
Pit Bull Skin Problems
Pit bulls are prone to skin problems that are not common to other dogs. Owners of pit bulls often complain of recurring problems such as rashes, hives, and persistent itching and scratching. Those conditions can range from mild scratching problems to more severe cases in which vigorous scratching leads to hematomas that require surgery. The so-called "blue breed" of pit bulls is known to have especially troublesome skin problems, caused by a tendency toward an auto-immune problem. - Theories - The "blue" breed, as well as those pit bulls that have chocolate-colored and cream-colored skin, have been reported to be more likely to have skin problems. There seems to be no probable cause for this phenomenon, although many people point to the pigment in the skin as being a factor. According to many dog breeders ,this tendency is common in blue types of all breeds of dogs, yet cannot be attributed to a specific reason. Types of Skin Problems - According to the ASPCA, the most common skin problem among pit bulls is seasonal allergies. Whether or not the allergies are associated with common airborne allergens or perhaps annual changes in skin growth, such as shedding in summer, is not known. Yet the phenomenon has been documented by several pit bull owners. The allergy causes the dogs to scratch themselves, often to the point of removing skin and causing infections. That can lead to more serious conditions if left untreated. Other Types of Skin Problems - Short-haired dogs such as Pitbulls often have a tendency to develop dry skin. Pit bulls will consequently develop what are known as hot spots, which are areas of their skin that will become inflamed and extremely itchy....to continue reading this article please click on here...
