Can Dogs Develop Dermatitis? How to Respond?
Having mischievous dog companions who love to lounge on the floor, roll in the grass, and even splash in puddles can lead to skin problems. When a dog develops canine eczema, the hair can conceal it, and the dog may start to bite or scratch, only for owners to discover it later. Therefore, a thorough understanding of eczema is crucial for prevention.
What is eczema?
Eczema is an inflammatory reaction caused by allergens affecting the dog's skin. It also has other names, such as superficial purulent dermatitis and purulent dermatitis.
Causes of eczema
1. Dogs come into contact with allergens outdoors, such as mosquito bites, which stimulates the body and causes skin allergies.
2. Improper care, such as shaving all the hair or not drying the hair after bathing, can cause skin allergy.
3. Playing outdoors and contacting damp environments, as well as poor household hygiene and frequent scratching and biting, can lead to bacterial infection and eczema.
4. It also includes internal factors such as low immunity, weak resistance, and sensitive skin.
Symptoms of eczema
The skin will appear with redness, raised red patches, blisters, and, in the later stages, severe skin will develop into erosion and scabies, accompanied by fever, itching, and pain.
How to treat eczema?
Remove external allergens, treat according to infection situation, for small local eczema, you can use antibacterial spray or ointment, if the dog scratches, you must disinfect with iodophor before applying medicine. If it's a large area of eczema, seek medical attention promptly. They usually use topical medication in combination with oral antibiotics. Such as Vick's Body Wash, take doctor's orders for oral antibiotics, such as Bayryl (for dogs), Vick's Vikerlyxin.
Daily prevention is key
1. Pay attention to drying the hair thoroughly, especially for long-haired, multi-layered-haired dogs.
2. Avoid shaving all the hair of the dog, and electric trimmers easily stimulate the skin and cause allergies.
3. Keep the dog's living environment dry and hygienic, and regularly disinfect the dog's kennel and other living supplies.
4. Regularly deworm, especially for dogs who like to play on lawns and bushes.
5. For sensitive skin dogs, feed low-allergy food and consider supplementing with B-vitamin products.
