Treatment for Dog's Superficial Pyoderma: Healing Pustu
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Recently, due to the weather, it has been quite rainy and humid. If you're not careful, your dog might develop boils, papules, or skin ulcers. This is likely a sign of canine pyoderma at play!
Pyoderma, as the name suggests, is a skin abscess disease caused by purulent bacterial infections. It can be categorized into three types: superficial pyoderma, superficial pyoderma, and deep pyoderma.
Differences Between Canine Superficial Pyoderma, Superficial Pyoderma, and Deep Pyoderma
Superficial Pyoderma:
This is an infection of the outermost layer of the skin, which is the least severe and easiest to cure.
Features: Erythema, surface exudate, crusts, erosions, scratches, and slightly raised plaques.
Treatment:
Iodine tincture + Piput (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Spray) + Fu'ant (Oxide of Zinc Ointment);
For larger areas, consider a medicated bath (Malai Xiang or Dimetrid).
First, squeeze the pus from the dog's body, use hydrogen peroxide for sterilization, let it dry, then soak a gauze in iodine tincture and apply it to the affected area for over 30 seconds to disinfect. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying the medication.
Superficial Pyoderma:
This involves infections of the hair follicles and interfollicular epithelial cells, which can be more severe and require a longer treatment period.
Features: Erythematous spots, papules, pustules, crusty papules, dandruff, crusts, epidermal rings, erosions, scratches, hyperpigmentation, and lichenification with hair loss.
Treatment:
Local: Iodine tincture + Piput (Terbinafine Hydrochloride Spray) + Fu'ant (Oxide of Zinc Ointment) (twice a day);
Large areas: In addition to the medicated bath (Malai Xiang or Dimetrid), perform it once or twice a week for 10 minutes. Also, orally take Esudar (Cefadroxil Tablets)/Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium (antibacterial and antiinflammatory) once a day, for one week and then stop for one week.
Deep Pyoderma:
This affects the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, or even deeper soft tissues, and is more common in young and old dogs and cats.
Features: Nodules, plaques, boils, bullae, gelatinous skin, ulcers, hyperpigmentation, and thickened skin.
Treatment: Generally more severe, it is recommended to seek veterinary care!
Canine deep pyoderma requires at least 6 weeks of antibiotic treatment. After the clinical symptoms significantly improve, at least another 2 weeks of medication is needed.
Common antibiotics include erythromycin, lincomycin, cefadroxil, enrofloxacin, and others.
Notes:
During treatment, you can pair it with auxiliary items such as fish oil and vitamin B, which can enhance skin immunity and accelerate recovery.
Pyoderma is a very difficult disease to cure completely and is prone to recurrence. The owner must be patient and use the right medication during the early stages of treatment!
Summer is a highrisk season for canine pyoderma, so it's important to take preventive measures:
1. Keep your dog's living and play environment dry and clean;
2. Feed your dog a balanced diet, avoiding overly sweet or salty foods, as malnutrition can weaken resistance;
3. Regularly bathe and medicate your dog, ensuring they are completely dry after washing, but avoid bathing too frequently;
4. Regularly deworm both internally and externally.