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January 27th, 2012 by KittyKitty

Like human skin illness, there many similar reasons for skin problems in dogs. In truth some dog epidermis issues such as ringworm, can be passed between humans and dogs. The following describes the most typical skin problems and what can be done to identify the problem that has an effect on your dog.

Bacterial Contagions

Skin infections are common in dogs and are one of the leading reasons behind skin disease. Of all infections the most common type is bacterial, which is also also named pyoderma or that which contains to pus. Bacterial diseases must receive treatment to keep them from passing across the body and probably to vital organs. Symptoms may include red zits, red bumps, skin ulcerations, skin scraping, and patches of hair loss. Infection on the paws takes the form of skin cysts between the toes. Besides diagnosing the issue, your vet will seek to comprehend the cause such as injury, ingrown coat hair, splinters, allergens, unusual skin conditions such as seborrhea, autoimmune illness, neoplasia, nourishment problems, medications, and fungal complaints related to ringworm. To reach a diagnosis, the vet can study the skin sample with a microscope, or send a scraping to a lab to define the exact infection causing the problem.

Skin illnesses are primarily treated with antibiotics selected to match the infection causing the problem. Medications are suggested in either daily, 2 times each day or 3 times times each day dosages. Medications are taken for another 2 weeks after the infection is gone to ensure the dog is cured. In addition, a vet may prescribe a medicated shampoo and sprays.

Fungal Skin Conditions (Mycosis)

Most fungal illnesses in dogs are commonly called grass contagions, which are commonly used by veterinarian’s as a generic name when a veterinarian doesn’t know precisely what kind of fungus is causing the difficulty. The condition is usually spread when a dog comes in touch with tarnished dirt. The diagnosis relies on taking a fungal culture in the vet’s office. Some types of fungus are area specific which is based on the animal life in the area and the way in which the soil is being contaminated. One of the widely known, but not common types of fungal infection is ringworm. This type of fungus is diagnosed with the help of a woods lamp, which casts ultraviolet light on the fungus. More often than not ringworm is diagnosed on the owner, and then dogs, cats and other pets are studied for evidence of infection. Localized areas may heal with no treatment. Contagions that have spread are treated with a dip like lime sulfur. Medications are available, but have complications like diarrhea and a decline in overaell condition.

Prevention of infection involves following hygienic procedures. Areas where infected pets have lived must be vacuumed, cleaned and disinfected to avoid the apperance of new symptoms. If your pet has any type of infection, use gloves when handling, since issues such as Ringworm can pass from pet to humans.

Cathy Doggins is a canine enthusiast, publisher and writer of several of articles on skin conditions in dogs. She’s a contributor to well known online publcations such as the Dog Health Guide and many others.