Golden Retriever Skin Infection Pictures. Most noticeably his skin will become very red. Ichthyosis can vary from mild to severe.
It does not cause itching scabbing or hot spots and it is not the same thing as allergies. This can sometimes be written off as nothing to be worried about especially if you are a first-time dog owner and not aware of the signs of a yeast skin infection. Floppy-eared dogs tend to have more ear infections than those who have ears that stand up.
Their thick water-resistant undercoat means they store lots of heat and retain a humid environment close to their skin.
Fortunately Golden Retrievers are commonly affected by the mild type. As you can see in the pictures mom put socks on my feet and a special collar so I would not chew and scratch. Goldens with this condition will have increased production of dead skin cells or increased oil production in the skin. A yeast infection can start by your dog starting to overly scratch.
