Home Treatment Journey for Dog's Bacterial Skin Disease

My little dog has sensitive skin and is not even two years old, yet she has already suffered from skin diseases three times. The first two episodes were caused by fungal and bacterial infections, respectively. After visiting the vet and getting prescribed medication, we spent over a thousand yuan on treatment, which took quite a while to heal.

Here's a word of caution to all the parents of furry companions: If you notice your dog frequently scratching and there are red spots on their body, it's crucial to take it seriously. Initially, I only noticed a bit of redness on my dog's back skin and, upon closer inspection, found several red bumps around it. It wasn't until the next day, after I had the time to shave her, that I discovered a large area of red skin!

This time, the symptoms of the skin condition were quite similar to the previous bacterial infection, so I decided to treat her at home. After about two weeks of home treatment, she's now almost completely recovered!

Day 1 Discovery:

Day 2 After Shaving:

Recovery Process with Medication:

Home Treatment Steps for Dog's Bacterial Skin Disease:

First, shave your dog's entire body and put on an Elizabethan collar to prevent them from licking or scratching the skin, which can worsen the condition.

Disinfect the skin with iodine twice a day. Once the iodine dries, apply a layer of Pipute Skin Spray, which has antibacterial properties and aids in skin repair. However, it's not very effective on its own; it should be used in conjunction with zinc oxide ointment.

Administer an oral antibiotic to control inflammation. If you have amoxicillinclavulanate potassium at home, you can use that. I gave my dog Esomeprazole (Cefadroxil Tablets), which is also a petspecific medication and worked well. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions on the package.

Give your dog one tablet of Supervitamin (Vitamin B Complex Solution) daily to boost their immunity and promote skin repair.

Clean and disinfect the dog's bed once a week and expose it to sunlight daily. Keep the indoor environment clean and wellventilated, ensuring it remains dry. (Moisture can easily breed bacteria, exacerbating or causing recurrent skin diseases in dogs!)

Ps: Skin diseases in dogs can be quite recurrent. If you see improvement after treatment, be sure to continue the medication. Don't stop just because you notice some improvement! If there's no effect after a week of treatment, it's best to consult a veterinarian. Also, make sure to dry your dog thoroughly after a bath and avoid bathing too frequently!