What should I do if my dog keeps getting folliculitis?
First of all, you should know that the main causes of folliculitis in dogs are as follows:
1. Bacterial infection.
Bacterial infection is one of the most common problems that cause folliculitis in dogs. Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus intermedius are the most common bacteria associated with folliculitis. The main reason is that the dog’s skin breaks down, allowing bacteria to enter the hair follicles. Transmission is also more common, such as mosquito bites that can bring bacteria to the dog’s skin, causing infection. Bacterial folliculitis often progresses to pyoderma.
2. Fungal infection.
A common fungal infection in dogs can cause their skin to become anemic and flaky. The most common presentation is ringworm of the skin. The immune system of adult dogs is able to fight fungal infections autonomously, while puppies have a weaker immune system, so some young dogs may develop skin problems. As an adult dog, it is not that it is immune to fungal infections, but when it is infected with fungi, its body will cause folliculitis due to immune mechanisms.
3. Parasitic infection.
The most common parasite that causes folliculitis is Demodex mites. The most common reason for this situation is that many people do not dry the dog when bathing, which is caused by low skin immunity in a humid environment. Unlike a fungal infection, the mites cause itching and the skin on the affected area sticks out. Demodex mites are usually found in the hair follicles of dogs and are especially severe in puppies.
Therefore, it is very likely that dogs who have folliculitis all the time have ignored other potential factors such as fungi, bacteria and parasites during treatment. The specific etiology of dog folliculitis, and then symptomatic medication and prevention.
How can I prevent folliculitis in dogs?
1. It is necessary to avoid contact between dogs and animals with skin diseases, because licking, fighting and biting between animals are easy to transmit skin diseases.
2. Keep the environment dry and hygienic, and don’t let the dog stay in a humid and messy environment for a long time.
3. Regularly disinfect kennels, other toys, and living environments.
4. Take the dog out to bask in the sun when the sun is mild.
5. Regularly bathe the dog, basically once every two weeks. It is necessary to use a dog-specific shower gel, such as Pointe’s skin health shower gel, which can not only prevent skin diseases, but also It can also maintain the fragrance, and you must remember to dry your dog’s hair in time after taking a bath.
6. Regularly use abamectin transdermal solution and other anthelmintics to deworm the dog to prevent the dog from being easily infected by mosquito bites.
