Bacterial Allergies

Bacterial allergies are one of the least common of all dog allergies. This allergy also causes skin problems. One of the most common signs of bacterial allergies is hair loss that looks very much like ringworm.

All dogs have Staph bacteria on their skin. Several difference species are normally found on a dog's skin and do not cause any problems. Abnormal skin or immune system reactions to this bacteria cause bacterial allergies. The most common symptom of this allergy is hair loss and areas of the skin crusting over.

Antibiotic treatment will often clear up the skin and stop the hair loss. As soon as the antibiotics are discontinued the skin lesions return. Usually this is an indicator that your pet's problem is more than just a normal skin infection. For long term relief of bacterial allergies Intradermal Skin Testing is normally done.