Effective Treatment: Key to Dog Skin Disease Symptom Re
When you notice your furry friend is losing fur due to skin issues, take a deep breath and remain calm! Identifying the specific type of skin disease is crucial, as different conditions require different treatment approaches. Common skin diseases in dogs include parasitic, fungal, bacterial, and allergic dermatitis. Here's a guide to treating these conditions with medication:
1. Bacterial Dermatitis
Symptoms: Redness, heat, pain, hair loss, and in severe cases, pustules and scabs on the skin.
Treatment:
Cleaning the Lesion: Use hydrogen peroxide, medical alcohol, or iodine to clean the affected area.
Topical Medication: Apply antibiotic ointments or antiseptic creams, such as erythromycin ointment or Furetan (zinc oxide ointment).
Oral Medication: For severe cases, oral antibiotics like amoxicillin or Eusoda (cefadroxil tablets) may be necessary.
2. Fungal Dermatitis
Symptoms: Itching, hair loss, scabbing, increased dandruff, and sometimes redness.
Treatment:
Topical Medication: Apply antifungal creams like clotrimazole, miconazole, or Daktarin (ketоконазол cream).
Oral Medication: Combine with antifungal drugs like itraconazole, but always follow your vet's advice as some dogs may not be suitable for this medication.
Shampoo Therapy: Use an antifungal shampoo for a fullbody treatment.
3. Parasitic Dermatitis
Symptoms: Redness, itching, papules, scabs, and in severe cases, hair loss and skin ulcers.
Treatment:
Deworming: Use external deworming medications like Adeptak (fipronil drops) or dewormers containing milbemycin or selamectin.
Local Treatment: For ulcers and scabs, use antibacterial sprays to relieve skin symptoms.
4. Allergic Dermatitis
Symptoms: Redness, itching, hair loss, and sometimes papules and redness.
Treatment:
Antihistamine Therapy: Use antihistamines containing diphenhydramine or petspecific antihistamines like Newmo (chlorphenamine maleate tablets).
Identify and Avoid Allergens: Try to find the cause of the allergy and prevent your dog from coming into contact with it again.
[Important Notes]
1. Consult a Professional: Always consult a vet before using any medication to ensure its suitability and safety.
2. Comprehensive Treatment: Skin diseases in dogs can be mixed infections, involving multiple pathogens, so a holistic approach is needed.
3. Maintain a Clean Environment: Keep your dog's living area clean and dry, and regularly disinfect to reduce the growth of pathogens.
4. Balanced Diet: Provide your dog with a balanced diet and supplement with products like Jintai Bao (composite vitamin B tablets) to boost their immunity, aiding in the recovery from skin issues.
In summary, treating your dog's skin disease and hair loss requires selecting the right medication based on the specific cause, while also ensuring your pet maintains good hygiene and a balanced diet throughout the treatment process.
