1. Reasons why dogs are infected with fungi
1. Dirty environment: dogs A common cause of fungal infection is a dirty, poorly ventilated environment. Especially in the rainy season, the living environment can become very humid, and dogs in this environment are prone to fungus, which can lead to fungal infections.
2. Malnutrition in dogs: If the owner usually only feeds the dog food with a single nutrient content, it will easily cause the dog to be malnourished, resulting in low resistance, poor immunity, and finally Easily infected with fungus.
3. The dog’s body is too dirty: the dog will be infected with fungi. It may also be caused by the owner’s failure to bathe and groom the dog for a long time, because the dog likes to run around, and the body will be easily soiled. , and the dirt on the dog for a long time is easy to breed fungus.
4. Improper bathing: Although some owners will bathe their dogs on time, if they do not choose a body wash suitable for pets, but directly use our human body wash to bathe the dog, it will take a long time. It can damage the dog’s skin and cause a fungal infection.
Second, how to treat dog infection with fungus?
When an owner finds a dog infected with fungus, the first thing an owner should do is to isolate it to prevent the fungus from spreading to other healthy dogs or humans, and then shave the dog’s infected area Then use a cotton swab dampened with warm water to clean the hair, and then use antibacterial liquid or anti-inflammatory and antibacterial spray for treatment. Note: After using the spray, you need to wear an Elizabethan collar to the dog to prevent the dog from licking the infected area.
Secondly, it is necessary to supplement the dog with more nutrition. You can feed the dog food with high protein content or nutritional cream; you can also feed some fruits in moderation and supplement the dog with vitamins, because this can accelerate the fungal infection. treatment speed.
Finally, during the treatment of dogs with fungal infections, it is important for owners to maintain room and kennel hygiene, as sick dogs may shed a lot of hair. At the same time, owners should also take protective measures, because dog fungal infections can be transmitted to people through contact.
Warm reminder: When a dog is infected with fungus, you can also let the dog bask in the sun, because the ultraviolet rays in the sun can kill the fungus. If you have other questions, you can consult your veterinarian.
