WEEPING ECYZEMA

 It is common to see the development of moist eczema in dogs where the weather is hot, especially if your dog has long fur or thick coat.  This condition is form of acute inflammation of the skin as well as exudation that can develop in a manner of hours.  Areas of moist eczema can develop anywhere on your dog’s body.

Symptoms of Moist Eczema in Dogs

Symptoms of moist eczema may include:

• Persistent licking

• Persistent chewing

• Persistent scratching

• Pruritus 

• Alopecia 

• Lesions that become red, exudative, swollen, erythematous, moist 

Causes of Moist Eczema in Dogs

There is almost always an underlying cause to this condition.  It is up to you and your veterinarian to figure out what started the persistent agitation to the area.  Typically, causes can include flea bite hypersensitivity, ectoparasites, food hypersensitivity, contact dermatitis, otitis externa, ocular disease, and even anal sac disease.  Pain can also be a cause of your dog’s moist eczema.  If your dog is experiencing pain in his “wrist” area, he may begin to lick at it.  He then continues to lick at it until it develops into a lesion and then he licks at it even more.

Treatment of Moist Eczema in Dogs

You should contact your vet if your dog is suffering from Weeping Eczema for treatment. If this condition goes untreated, your dog may develop papules or pustules around the lesion.