Dog skin diseases: fungal skin diseases

Symptoms

There are three main causes of fungal skin diseases: Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and Phytophthora spores. The most common cause is Microsporum canis. After Microsporum canis infects the skin, you will often see small circles the size of a dime on the skin, sticky blood, erythema, etc., and scabs will form due to the dog's scratching. Dogs’ back hair is particularly prone to falling out after fungal infection.

Treatment method

It is recommended to use Pitfen spray. In severe cases, Nafepu medicated bath + oral itraconazole is required. Itraconazole is the drug of choice in pet hospitals for the treatment of fungal skin diseases because oral medication is more thorough than topical medication. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor.

Dog skin disease: Demodex mite

Symptoms

The clinical lesions of Demodex mite include hair loss, sticky blood and scab. Usually appears around the eye sockets, limbs, and mouth. The lesions of Demodex mites will develop relatively quickly, and will spread to the whole body in about a week. If it is delayed for a long time, secondary bacterial infection will occur, which will appear as pustules or swollen lymph nodes, as well as symptoms of rising body temperature.

Treatment methods

This is the most troublesome skin disease. Demodex is mainly divided into two types, the desquamative type and the pustular type. The treatment period is about one month. Generally, ivermectin is given in the hospital, once a week, for 4 consecutive injections, but this is also more harmful to dogs. Recommended medications include oral Tongqing + Mite Clear spray (or Shuang Shuang) + Simons Mite Easy Medicated Bath. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor.

Dog skin disease: pyoderma

Symptoms

Purulent skin disease caused by pyogenic bacteria infection. Generally, pustular rashes, small pustules and purulent discharge will appear in the affected area, with symptoms such as skin rupture and folliculitis. Dogs with severe pyoderma will cause skin ulcers with a foul odor, and the sores will be covered with purulent secretions.

Treatment method

Pyoderma seems to spread quickly, but it is easy to treat. Use Simons Kung Fu Ointment + Pitfen (or Shuang Shuang Spray), 2-3 times a day, basically The scars formed in 3 days. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor.

Dog skin disease: eczema

Symptoms

Eczema in dogs is very common and refers to the inflammatory reaction of the epidermal cells of the skin to allergenic substances. Symptoms include skin lesions such as papules, erythema, scabs, blisters, and rotten skin, as well as feelings of heat, pain, and itching. During an acute attack, the affected area appears as punctate or erythematous eczema with different shapes, and the dog's body is itchy.

Treatment methods

Eczema is generally caused by a humid environment or bacterial infection. Just use Pitfen spray normally. If the affected area of ​​​​the dog's body is large, it can be used together with Nafepu full-effect medicated bath. It is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor.