What is fungal dermatitis

Fungal skin disease is also called "ringworm". It is mostly parasitic on the dog's body epidermis, coat and paws.

Once you suffer from fungal skin disease, you can find round hairless spots with very clear boundaries, oozing fluid, and even scabs. At the infected site, scales appear and become erythematous and raised. If infected with Trichophyton mentagrophytes, it can also cause onychomycosis in dogs, with symptoms of dry, cracked, brittle and deformed nails.

Usually the entire course of acute infection is 2-4 weeks. If not treated in time, it may become chronic and last for months or years.

How to treat fungal dermatitis in dogs

Be sure to check frequently while treating.

●Treat the affected area

It is necessary to clean the area affected by fungus and shave the hair on the affected area, which can not only help the liquid to penetrate, but also prevent it from spreading.

●Use medication with caution

If fungal dermatitis is not treated correctly, it can lead to skin cancer or even endanger the dog's life. Do not underestimate skin inflammation, seek medical treatment promptly, and follow the doctor's instructions for medication.

●Always bask in the sun

Ultraviolet rays in the sun can kill a certain amount of mold, so if you go out in the sun often, be careful not to get sunburned.

●Bathe regularly and pay attention to drying

Pay attention to your dog's physical hygiene, bathe regularly, and use a special bath liquid for your dog. After bathing, be sure to blow-dry carefully, especially in cracks and excessive humidity in armpits, claws, and fingertips, which are breeding grounds for mold and fungi.

●Timely inspection

When bathing or combing a dog, touch the dog's body with both hands to feel for scabs and protrusions. If there is any abnormality, diagnosis and treatment must be made promptly.

Skin disease is one of the most common diseases among dogs. Most skin diseases can cause itching and biting problems in dogs, so as a poop scraper, you must take good care of it.