Find out all about dog dermatitis and help your pet stay healthy.úand well-being.
Dog dermatitis can cause a lot of discomfort for your best friend due to constant scratching. That's why it's essential to seek professional help as soon as the first symptoms appear.
To find out what they are and get more information about this problem, read on. In the following topics, find out all about dermatitis in dogs, as well as important prevention and treatment tips.
- What is dog dermatitis
- Prevention and treatment
What is dog dermatitis?
Canine dermatitis is an inflammation that develops on the animal's skin and can cause redness, scaling and even small sores, which may or may not contain pus. It is also a problem that affects some breeds more frequently.
In general, the cause is associated with an imbalance in the presence of bacteria and fungi on the dog's skin. Hormonal disorders can also trigger inflammation, although this is less common. Allergies are another cause.
These include food allergies, flea-bite allergic dermatitis and atopy. The latter is related to genetic factors as well as substances in the environment.
In any case, you need to pay attention to the symptoms, as they may indicate that dog dermatitis is at a more advanced stage, requiring urgent care.
In addition to those already mentioned, other signs are itching and hair loss, which can lead to blemishes in specific places or all over the pet. It is usual for dog dermatitis to begin with itching and scaling, with the sores showing an advanced stage of inflammation.
Prevention and treatment
Although it's quite common, the good news is that there are precautions you can take to ensure that your best friend doesn't develop dermatitis. Among them, it's important to keep up to date with the use of flea and tick preventatives, as well as sanitizing your pet's accessories and making sure the house is always clean.
You also need to use only dog products when bathing them. Afterwards, it's essential to dry their hair and skin very well. This helps a lot and prevents fungus from proliferating.
And of course, physical activity and a balanced diet help to boost your dog's immunity. As a result, it's easier to avoid canine dermatitis and other diseases. But when symptoms appear, don't delay in taking your dog to the vet.
Dermatitis in dogs is diagnosed by a professional after obtaining information about their routine and habits. Specific tests are also carried out. Once they are sure of the condition, treatment begins.
Most commonly, this consists of bathing with a shampoo that treats dermatitis and which should only be prescribed by the vet. However, extra care can be taken depending on the severity and cause of the problem, in order to treat its origin.
If a food allergy causes dermatitis, for example, the pet should be given hypoallergenic food.
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Veterinarians who want to offer the best dermatological products to their patients can contact Soft Care through the channels below.
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