The commonly seen types of fungi in dogs are Malassezia, Coccidioides and dermatophytes, etc. The general diagnostic methods are Wood's lamp examination and dermoscopy. The clinical manifestations include infection of the skin and ears, moderate or severe skin itching, accompanied by regional or generalized hair loss and epidermal exfoliation, and chronic skin lichenification, hyperpigmentation and hyperkeratinization. Treatment can include medicated baths, topical antifungals, or oral medications, while enhancing hair follicle nutrients. The general cure time is about 2 months, and some cases carry the disease for life and are extremely contagious.

1. How to use medicine for fungal skin diseases

If your dog has a fungal skin infection area Not big, you just need to spray local antifungal drugs on the dog,Because of injectable drugs It has hepatotoxicity with oral drugs, so if the condition is not worsening or the condition is mild, try to choose external drugsAt the same time, antifungal shampoo needs to be used together with medicated baths twice a week. If the dog's skin is infected The area is particularly large, and the dog needs to be given oral antifungal drugs or injected with antifungal drugs. In addition, the liver function must be monitored during the period when the dog is taking oral antifungal drugs. At the same time, it is recommended that he feed the dog skin disease prescription food for a long time, which can alleviate the outbreak of skin disease.

2. Medication Precautions

When using topical fungal drugs, care should be taken not to allow dogs to accidentally lick them, otherwise they will be poisoned. Dogs with poor liver function need to monitor liver function indicators and use drugs with caution. Do not apply fungal medicine to wounds, as it can cause severe pain on the skin. You need to consult your veterinarian specifically before taking medication.

3. How to maintain

During the medication, it is best to wear an Elizabethan ring on the dog except when eating and drinking, and then trim the dog's nails flat to prevent the dog from scratching and licking.Summer is the season when skin diseases are most common. You can consume some health products to enhance skin resistance. At the same time, monthly periodicity is required Carry out an external deworming.