Dogs are always scratching
1. Scabies
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Scabies mites are the main cause of itchy skin in dogs. They are usually parasitic on the dog’s skin surface. The irritation and excretion caused by the scabies mites crawling on the skin cause the dog’s skin allergies and itching. This condition occurs in dogs of all ages and breeds. The affected area is usually on the eyes and limbs. The main symptoms are redness, swelling, hair loss, and damage to the cortex of the affected area. It can even be transmitted to humans, resulting in small redness on humans. rash.
Second, parasitic infection
The common parasites are fleas and lice, which crawl on the skin to irritate the skin and cause itching of the skin , Fleas will also bite dogs and cause allergic skin reactions. This usually occurs on the back and under the tail of dogs. Infections with other parasites can also cause their skin itching, and severe inflammation will occur. If the skin When inflammation occurs, corticosteroids can be applied to their whole body or affected area to reduce the adverse reactions caused by inflammation, and dogs should be dewormed regularly.
Three, skin allergies
On the basis of excluding parasitic infection and scabies mites, if the dog has red rash and itching all over the body , can be initially diagnosed as skin allergy. If it is skin itching caused by allergies, it can recover on its own in a short period of time. If it does not recover for a long time, it is necessary to consider what other reasons are caused.
Fourth, environmental factors
Too dry, humid, and changeable climate can cause the dog’s skin to be unable to adapt to itching. In this case, the owner can change the effects of the climate, and after a while, the dog will be fine.
Five, using inappropriate body wash or not bathing for a long time
Some owners think it’s okay to use body wash for dogs. It has been used for dogs, but it is wrong to do so. If dogs use human body soap for a long time, it will cause discomfort and itching of the dog’s skin. Remember to bathe it with a dog-specific body wash. There are also owners who think that the dog will clean up the hair by itself and never bathe the dog. This practice is also wrong, but the bathing should not be too frequent. In summer, it is enough to wash once every 1 to 2 weeks. In winter, it is about 2 to 4 weeks. Wash once, and remember to blow dry in time after washing to avoid fungal infection.
In life, pay attention to the hygiene of the dog’s living environment. Their daily necessities also need to be washed and dried frequently, and the dog must be brushed regularly. If something is wrong Where to find the right medicine for the symptoms.
