Skin fold dermatitis in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatments

If your dog has wrinkly skin, a short nose or is overweight, they could be suffering from skin fold dermatitis.

Overview

Did you know that around 20% of dogs suffer from skin fold related problems? If your dog has wrinkly skin, a short nose or is overweight, they could be suffering from skin fold dermatitis. If left untreated, it can become a painful and irritating condition.

Let’s take a closer look at skin fold dermatitis in dogs: what it is, how to spot the symptoms and most importantly, what you can do to treat it.

What is skin fold dermatitis?

Causes of skin fold dermatitis in dogs

Symptoms: how to spot skin fold dermatitis in dogs

Skin fold dermatitis treatment for dogs

Medically reviewed by Natasha Wilkinson

Published on 21/05/2021 • Reviewed on 25/01/2024