Dogs, like humans, are also prone to skin diseases due to various factors. As a dog owner, we should always pay attention to the skin health of the dog, and at the same time understand some necessary skin knowledge, so as to detect and treat the symptoms of skin diseases as soon as possible.

Here are six common skin symptoms in dogs

Common dog skin Disease fungus

Reason:

1. The main reason is that the hair is not dried;

2 .malnutrition and weak resistance;

3.Abrasion on the body surface, contact with sick dogs and contaminated equipment;

4.It is easy to get wounds on the body surface;

Predisposing areas:

Common on top of head, around mouth, and extremities;

Symptoms:

1. The affected area is generally oval or round, and has a clear boundary with healthy skin;

2. The scab is easy to peel off, the skin is smooth after peeling, and the skin will not thicken, Instead, a large area of psoriasis (such as honeycomb) is formed and the itching is not strong;

3. There may be small dander, like scales;

Reminder: the dog's foot pad , The joints of the toes are also prone to fungus. Redness and swelling are manifestations. Fungus is a protracted battle. It is likely to accompany the dog for life. Every victory is staged. Work is very important.

Common skin disease mites in dogs

Cause:

Humid, Hygiene, or exposure to pathogens such as sick dogs;

Predisposed areas:

Eyes, ears, bridge of nose, chest, and then to trunk and extremities ;

Symptoms:

1. The affected area has no regular shape, but there are many small pimples, and the boundary with healthy skin is not very obvious, and the area is average Large and wide;

2. The skin of the affected area thickens, forming folds and bleeding, and fluid secretions;

3. The affected area is extremely itchy;

4. No Can cause odor;

5. Larger scales or scabs, as big as human scales.

Lice and fleas, common skin diseases of dogs

Reason: not cleaned in time;

Predisposing parts: all parts ;

Symptoms and characteristics: You can see small black spots (feces) and small white spots (eggs) left by fleas on pets when you poke the coat.

Pyoderma, a common skin disease in dogs

Cause of disease: Invasion of hair follicles;

Predisposing site: posterior Back, hind legs, buttocks;

Symptoms:

1. Pustules, small pustules and purulent secretions appear on the skin;

2. Severe hair loss, fishy smell and pus.

狗狗常见皮肤病之脂溢性皮炎

患病原因： 1.遗传;

3. Nutritional deficiency;

4. Skin infections; Under the chest, elbows, joints, etc., due to itching and gnawing, the affected area expands and the lesions become aggravated;

Symptoms:

1. Scattered in the coat There are grayish white or silver dry scales, and the hair loss is relatively light;

2. The skin and coat at the base of the tail with well-developed sebaceous glands contain a lot of oil or yellow-brown oil blocks;

3. Itching, scaling, and severe hair loss on the affected area, appearing in large lumps or flakes.

Eczema Common Skin Diseases in Dogs

Causes:

Causes of Eczema More complex, generally related to allergic constitution, under the action of external physical and chemical factors, such as mechanical compression, friction, biting, scratching, mosquito bites; some internal medicines, external medicines, disinfectants, skin Cleanliness, dirt stimulation, dampness in the kennel and other factors stimulate the body, make the skin allergic, cause eczema, deficiency, lead to low skin resistance, and also cause eczema;

prone site: back Or limbs;

Symptoms:

Acute eczema: erythema eczema with punctate or different shapes at the beginning of the disease, and itching can be seen in dogs , with the development of the disease, papules, vesicles, and pustules may appear, which are different; Thickness, scaling, hyperpigmentation, rough coat, reverse standing, increased itching.

Skin disease is a common disease for dogs. Environment, climate, food, etc. can cause skin disease in dogs. Because skin disease has a long course and is prone to recurring attacks, it is important to be a good dog. Prevention of skin diseases is even more important.

How to prevent?

Regular deworming

External deworming

Internal deworming

Regular deworming

Deworming is very important, we must develop a good habit of deworming dogs regularly; under normal circumstances, puppies are dewormed for the first time in about 30 days, once a month, and 3 after 5 months Deworming once a month.

There are two common types of deworming medicines for dogs:

1 is an external deworming medicine, most of which are drops, which are dropped on the neck. The middle line of the abdomen is suitable for the place that cannot be licked. Note that if there is a wound, it should not be used;

Living Environment.

It is very important for dogs to maintain environmental hygiene. A dirty and humid environment is most suitable for the breeding of bacteria and fungi. A poor living environment will increase the risk of skin diseases for dogs. It is necessary to clean the home more often, and also help the dog to clean the kennel, mats, etc., to ensure that the dog lives in a clean and fresh environment, get more sunlight, and live in a ventilated place with the best light.

Eat a healthy and balanced diet.

Choosing a dog food that is cheap and quality is not guaranteed, it will cause the dog's nutrition to fail to keep up after eating, not only will it not grow healthily and vigorously, but also itself. The resistance of the dog also declines, which is the main reason why dogs suffer from skin diseases. For dogs that have already suffered from skin diseases, owners must ask experts to configure scientifically nutritious dog food for dogs according to the physical condition of their dogs and the severity of the disease, which can not only ensure that dogs get comprehensive nutrition, but also Improve your immunity.

In addition to the above points, owners also need to keep the dog's body dry and clean, and check and comb the dog's hair, which can effectively reduce the probability of the dog suffering from skin diseases .