Actually, the main culprit for the dog’s behavior is that its skin has a condition. Parasites, allergies, and potential diseases may cause skin problems in dogs.
Today, we have summarized the most common dog skin diseases for everyone. Come and learn about it together!
Allergic dermatitis
Dogs exposed to irritating allergens,
Such as: hairdressing products, certain irritating foods, and ambient air (pollen/insect bites) irritation,
all may cause itching and rash, triggering the dog’s second wound to the wound scratch.
When this happens, corticosteroids can be used to improve the itching and rash.
Yeast infection
The dog was found to have persistent itching ears and Licking your toes, the cute owner can take the dog to the pet hospital to check whether the dog is infected with yeast.
The symptoms of yeast are irritating itching accompanied by discoloration of the skin. The claws and ears are where the yeast grows. Usually, the cream can be applied topically after a veterinary diagnosis.
Folliculitis
Dog Folliculitis It is a relatively common skin disease. Its symptoms are local flushing, sometimes swelling, and many small black spots at the root of the hair.
If it is mild folliculitis, you can use a clean cotton swab to moisten it. Wipe away the dark spots with diluted alcohol,
both therapeutic and antiseptic, and then apply erythromycin ointment to the reddened skin. Finally, wash regularly with sulfur soap.
pustules
pustular skin disease is also one of the more common dog skin diseases, generally the most common Common in puppies.
It usually occurs on the hairless part of the belly.
There are very few serious illnesses. Adorable owners can go to the pet hospital with some ointment for treatment.
Seborrhea
Seborrhea is a symptom of a dog’s skin It becomes unusually greasy and accompanied by scaling that resembles dandruff.
This condition is a hereditary skin disorder that, if left untreated, can lead to other complications (eg, allergies and hormonal abnormalities)
Ringle
Ringworm is caused by a fungus, usually on the head, paws, ears and forelimbs of dogs.
Inflammation, scaly plaques, and alopecia often surround the lesions. Ringworm is a rapidly contagious skin disease, and puppies are most susceptible to infection. Once such symptoms are found, antifungal treatment should be taken immediately, and the site should be disinfected at the same time.
Hair removal
Dog hair loss is related to the breed, age and environment of the dog, and malnutrition may lead to The case of dog hair loss.
At this time, the pet owner can increase the intake of some nutrients, such as lecithin.
Scabies mites
Scabbies mites are permanent parasitic mites. Symptoms of scabies mite in dogs are intense itching, redness of the skin, and hair loss.
Generally the dog’s head and legs are the most affected, and dogs often develop secondary infections from rubbing or scratching the skin.
If left untreated for a long time, it can cause baldness, scabs, and in severe cases, large areas of yellow or gray scabs will form on the skin, and even lead to death.
Fleas
The dog has fleas It’s a very painful thing. The dog will keep scratching, licking, and biting the flea bites.
The result will cause partial baldness or redness, and in severe cases, allergic dermatitis will occur. And anemia,
If fleas are found on your dog a few days after the flea control, it means that there may be countless fleas hiding in various corners of your home.
So while killing fleas on dogs, you should also disinfect and clean your home.
Ticks/Lice
Ticks and lice are also common blood-sucking parasites in dogs, except In addition to causing blood loss and anemia, ticks like ticks can also transmit Lyme disease (Lyme disease is a systemic infectious disease that can cause damage to multiple systems and organs in the human body) and other potentially serious diseases. bacterial infection. If such parasites are found, measures should be taken as soon as possible to get rid of them.
Skin Color Changes
Discover your dog’s skin color and coat
texture Something has changed, and that’s the message that the body’s metabolic and hormonal diseases are like your warning. Be sure to go to the veterinary hospital for consultation and inspection!
Dry, flaky skin
Dry flaky dander on the dog’s hair, which is a common skin allergy symptom, and may be dry due to some weather and environmental reasons.
If the dog has been scratching and scratching the skin, apply some ointment to prevent further infection.
Skin abscess
If you notice a lump like this on your dog, take it seriously!
Take your dog to a veterinary hospital for removal surgery, as dogs are more likely to develop cancerous tumors if left untreated for a long time.
For tumors that have not spread, this may be the only treatment needed.
Acute wet dermatitis
Acute wet dermatitis, a small area of red, irritated and inflamed. Commonly seen on the dog’s head, buttocks or chest, along with a burning sensation.
Its hot spots may form from infections, allergies, insect bites, or excessive licking and chewing. Requires veterinary preparation and treatment.
lupus
Skin lesions and infections that do not heal over time, indicating There is a disorder in the dog’s immune system. The most common of these is lupus.
This is an autoimmune disease characterized by skin abnormalities and kidney problems. Immediate treatment is required, otherwise it will be fatal.
Most dog skin diseases have a formation time and process, so as long as timely detection and treatment are taken, the disease will be stabilized and cured.
So all cute owners can observe the dog’s behavior more on weekdays, find out what is abnormal, and take timely measures to avoid serious problems.
