What are the symptoms of dog eczema?
The symptoms of dog eczema are generally erythema, papules, blisters, ulcers, scabs, etc. on the surface of the skin. Dogs will feel hot, painful and itchy. If it is acute eczema, erythematous eczema occurs when the attack occurs, and the itching is more severe. If not treated in time, different symptoms such as papules, vesicles, pustules, and erosions may appear. Some dogs have thickened skin on the back or limbs, scaling, hyperpigmentation, rough and messy hair, and increased itching.
What causes eczema in dogs?
In addition to the dog itself may be allergic, there are many reasons for dogs to develop eczema, such as exposure to allergic substances, excessive licking, and external parasite bites. It may also be irritated by certain drugs; eczema can also be caused by unsanitary skin, dirt irritation, usually a humid living environment and a lack of certain nutrients.
What should I do if my dog has eczema?
1. The first thing to do to treat dog eczema is to shave all the hair around the eczema area to allow the skin to “breathe” and speed up the healing process. It is recommended to ask a professional groomer to do it, otherwise it may hurt the dog.
2. Clean the affected area, dry or wipe dry. The wound remains dry.
3. If the wound is exuding, you may need to clean it every two hours. The area should be cleaned and dried daily until the infection is completely gone.
4. The most important thing is to prevent the dog from licking the area, you can put an Elizabethan ring on your dog to prevent it from licking.
5. If you can’t handle it yourself or your condition is serious, you should send it to the hospital in time to avoid missing the best treatment period.
