What are the symptoms of dog eczema?

Dec 14,2023
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Symptoms of eczema in dogs:

1. Red rashes and papules appear on the skin. The lesions begin on the face and back, especially the bridge of the nose, eyes and cheeks. , and the abnormality spread around, forming small blisters.

2. After the blisters burst, there will be local erosion. Due to the itching and moistness of the affected area, the dog will be restless and lick and bite the affected area, causing the symptoms of skin papules to worsen.

3. The course of the disease is long, and the skin is thickened, lichenized, and dandruff. Although the moistness of the skin is relieved, the itching symptoms still exist and may worsen.

Treatment methods for dog eczema:

1. Adrenocortical hormone therapy: use dexamethasone tablets 0.2 mg/kg body weight, orally or prednisone acetate tablets 1.0 mg/kg body weight, oral. Apply fluocinolone acetonide or triamcinolone acetonide ointment to the affected skin. To prevent skin infection, apply it alternately with erythromycin ointment.

2. If there are many pus-like cells on the dog's skin, the owner can use intramuscular injection of penicillin or gentamicin to prevent infection. In cases with severe symptoms, it can be mixed with dexamethasone injection and injected intramuscularly, twice a day.

3. Keep your dog clean and hygienic, and bathe your dog regularly with antibacterial bath liquid.

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