To understand what canine skin dysbiosis is, you first need to know what dysbiosis means. It is the opposite of symbiosis, which means living together in harmony. Thus, dysbiosis consists of disharmony.
In other words, there is an imbalance in dogs' skin caused by hostile bacteria, which favors an increase in populations of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, which cause disease. This reduces the ability of pets' skin to protect itself.
So, to find out more about canine cutaneous dysbiosis, keep reading this article. And in the following topics, learn how to reverse and prevent the condition.
- What is canine skin dysbiosis?
- How to treat and prevent the condition
What is canine skin dysbiosis?
Canine skin dysbiosis occurs for various reasons. These include the use of medicines and products that are unsuitable for the animal, as well as environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature.
Other causes are: pH changes, anatomy, genetics, age and the pet's immunity.
In addition, the condition can become a gateway to more serious conditions such as dermatitis, infections and irritations.
It's worth noting that the skin is the most exposed organ. That's why it's important for it to be healthy in order to guarantee its function as a barrier against the entry of harmful agents. The microbial communities that inhabit the skin are responsible for this protection.
When they are in balance, they only bring benefits to pets. They fight pathogenic microorganisms and promote the maintenance of the immune system. Otherwise, canine skin dysbiosis can develop and allow pathogens to flourish.
How to treat and prevent the condition
Canine skin dysbiosis can be treated using a combination of topical therapies that aim to restore the animal's skin protection. As well as the use of medication to prevent the allergy or inflammation that has started.
Desensitization with immunotherapy, dietary care and control of secondary infections are other forms of treatment.
Multimodal therapy includes dietary care, treatment of skin diseases such as allergies and infections, as well as the rational use of systemic antibiotics and antiseptic shampoos.
The good news is that new technologies that add probiotic actives to dermo-cosmetic formulations are proving to be efficient and capable of preserving the healthy skin microbiome, strengthening the skin's immunity.
In addition, the SKB-on Complex Family offers innovative solutions with pro and prebiotic active ingredients for pets' skin, which help prevent canine skin dysbiosis.
SKB-On Complex Mousse removes residues from sensitive pet skin without bathing. It also preserves and activates the beneficial microbiota, as its formula contains the Biome System, a new generation of biotic active ingredients that restart the skin's healthy microbiome.
And SKB-On Complex Spray also has biotic active ingredients and promotes the Skin Reboot effect, which encourages the restart of beneficial microorganisms in the skin, controlling dysbiosis. It is also easy to apply, moisturizes and restores the epidermal barrier.
Veterinarians have a direct channel to Soft Care, where they can find out more about the Dermato Line products: SAC - Customer Service.
