Skin diseases of dogs

Illustration : "Les maladies de la peau chez le chien"

dogs may suffer from different skin diseases. Regardless of its nature, early diagnosis and treatment can effectively solve this problem and protect dogs from the impact on their health and well-being.

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Parasitic diseases bacterial skin diseases seborrheic allergic skin tumors

diseases affecting dog skin account for nearly one third of veterinary consultation. Therefore, it is not surprising that they are quite common, because the skin is a particularly vulnerable organ, and the balance of its natural structure is very fragile.

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have a wide variety of skin diseases. The same is true of their severity. Most skin diseases have treatment methods, but they must be applied as soon as possible to optimize the curative effect.

parasitic disease

various skin parasites, such as fleas, lice and moths, can cause skin damage,

refers to Demodex canis, which is produced by Demodex canis (a tiny mite) infecting animal hair follicles. This slender parasite mainly occurs in puppies (3 to 12 months old), while other dogs may carry this parasite without clinical symptoms. Older dogs are also not immune to canine distemper because their immune system is damaged. The disease can cause hair loss in different parts of the dog’s body. Its treatment may include taking active tablets, acaricide baths or pipettes.

another parasitic skin disease caused by dermatophytes, Microsporum canis and Trichophyton Mentha. It can lead to hairless round lesions, usually accompanied by advanced forms of pruritus. Oral antifungal drugs (azoles) and antifungal shampoo are the main methods for the treatment of tinea. For the most affected dogs, mowing may be necessary.

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some skin diseases may also be bacterial. One of the most common bacteria is pseudostalk Staphylococcus. It is responsible for many local or extensive purulent dermatitis. The treatment of these pyoderma is based on the action of antibiotics and preservatives or emollients shampoo.

seborrhea

like humans, seborrhea in dogs is equivalent to excess sebum on the skin. It may be dry, making the skin and hair look waxy or greasy, making them greasy and viscous, and producing an unpleasant smell. Seborrhea usually causes dandruff, not necessarily itching. Kdspe allergy

like humans, allergies can also affect dog skin. In fact, animals may be allergic to a variety of natural or synthetic substances and materials: from plants to plastics, cleaning products and certain drugs.

also read: how to reduce itching in dogs?

skin tumor

Nodule size, growth, and other plaques may be characteristic featuresSkin tumor. They are produced by excessive proliferation of tumor cells and may have undergone considerable evolution.

not all tumors are malignant, but they must be removed as soon as possible to protect the health of dogs. Surgical resection of tumor mass is still the main treatment.

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