The first cause of itching in dogs: fungal infection

Phenomena

Fungal infection in dogs will cause local hair loss and hair breakage, increased dandruff, and local swelling and redness. The skin underneath is like a honeycomb and sometimes secretes exudates.

Treatment methods

We can treat minor cases by ourselves. If there are only one or two small patches, shave the hair around that patch and use clotrimazole ointment or tinea purifier at least twice a day. On problematic skin. If your dog's fungal skin infection is severe, you need to see a doctor for treatment in time.

Cause 2 of itching in dogs: Dermatitis

Phenomena

It may be caused by allergies or infection with certain bacteria. Dogs may experience itching symptoms. The dog will obviously scratch and have small red envelopes on its skin.

Treatment methods

If the symptoms are mild, you can use medical ointment. If the symptoms are severe, you need to see a doctor.

The third reason for itching in dogs: Boils

Phenomena

Local pustules will form ulcers after they rupture.

Treatment methods

Ichthyostatin ointment has a good effect on unbroken boils. But if it is broken, it cannot be used.

The fourth reason why dogs are itchy: scabies

Phenomena

This parasite can easily cause itching all over the dog's body and is highly contagious. At first, the infection may only be in thin-skinned areas such as behind the ears and under the belly, but it may gradually spread throughout the body. When the skin appears hair loss, dandruff, and hard scabs, the dog will keep scratching, and some will scratch the skin, and then pus will appear.

Treatment methods

If it is not serious, you can apply Fulian, but in most cases, we cannot cure it ourselves, and we need to take the dog to see a doctor as soon as possible.