The skin problems of dogs should be a problem that many poop shovelers will encounter. Today, the editor will take you to learn about some common skin diseases and preventive measures in dogs.
Causes and symptoms
1. Causes caused by fleas: In addition to frequent scratching and itching, dogs will also suddenly bite a part of their body with their mouths, and at the same time have not undergone external deworming, or it has been more than 1 month since the last deworming. Then first of all, it should be suspected that it was caused by ectopic parasites such as fleas and lice. (This situation often occurs in spring and summer)
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Symptoms:
The dog's hair will be found in small black dots and small white dots, which are feces and insect eggs left by lice fleas on the dog. Their saliva can irritate the dog's skin, causing itchy skin. Dogs scratch their skin too frequently can lead to hair loss, redness and swelling of the skin.
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Causes caused by mites
Dogs suffer from skin diseases caused by mites due to their very humid and unhygienic living environment, or have contact with diseased dogs with mites. It initially develops in the eyes, ears, nose bridge, chest, and later develops into the whole body.
The skin that is invaded by mites will appear in some irregular shapes. The small red bumps are more obvious and the area is generally very large. The most obvious thing is that the dog will constantly use its own mouth to bite the affected area.
Symptoms
3. Causes of fungal infection
1. Low immunity:
Lab nutrition, during illness, etc.
2. Contact source of infection:
Fungi are contagious, including pets and humans.
3. Usually in a humid state:
If the living environment is wet, the hair is not dried and thoroughly after taking a shower.
Symptoms
Oval hair removal and peeling, the skin is red, swollen and gray scabs, the scabs are easy to peel off. After peeling, the skin becomes smooth and the skin will not thicken, but will form large areas of ringworm spots and dander like scales.
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Causes ╖
There are many causes of pyoderma in dogs. Common ones include: bacterial or pathogenic infections; hair is not blow-dried after bathing; dogs' own skin protection mechanism has decreased, or their immunity has decreased.
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Puppy pupils mainly occurs in the hairless area on the medial anterior and posterior limbs, and is more common in the abdomen, and most of them are pustipes.
The site of pyoderma in adult dogs is uncertain, and pustaceous secretions can generally be seen on the skin. Severe can cause skin ulceration, foul smell, and the sore surface is covered with purulent secretions.
5. Causes of seborrheic dermatitis:
prolonged endocrine disorders
nutritional deficiency
Skin infection and genetics
Symptoms:
There are more scattered in the hair, and there is slight hair loss. Yellow-brown grease blocks will appear in areas with relatively developed sebaceous glands, and large areas of flaky psoriasis and hair loss will appear. It is common in the dog's ears, tail root, back, chest, elbow joints, etc.
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Preventive measures
Maintain dog's living environment hygiene:
Dog's daily necessities should be cleaned and dried frequently to keep them dry and avoid bacterial growth in humid environments. Regularly clean the living environment of your dog, such as dog kennels, beds, etc., to avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt.
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Regular hair grooming:
Whether it is a long-haired dog or a short-haired dog, hair grooming should be done at least once a day. Combing your hair can help remove dead skin and shed hair, reducing bacteria and fungi. At the same time, combing the hair can also promote blood circulation in dogs and enhance skin health.
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Provides a comprehensive and balanced diet:
Including essential nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. Avoid overfeeding human food, especially foods containing large amounts of salt, additives and preservatives.
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Moderate bathing:
Select the appropriate bathing frequency according to the dog's skin type and seasonal changes. Generally, you can take a bath once every 1 to 2 weeks in summer and once every 2 to 4 weeks in winter. Be sure to use a shower gel for your dog when taking a bath, and avoid using human shampoo or shower gel.
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Do good to deworm:
Regularly perform internal and external deworming of dogs to prevent skin diseases caused by parasites.
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Avoid contact with sick dogs:
Do not let dogs get close to dogs or other pets with skin diseases to avoid contagion.
Please note that if the dog has the above symptoms of skin disease, it should seek medical treatment in time and cooperate with the treatment according to the method notified by the doctor after the cause is confirmed.
Don't use medicine at home by yourself to avoid delaying the condition or aggravating the symptoms!