Dogs have eczema, with red dots on their skin, and some have pustules. They rub against the wall or floor to relieve itching. It looks very pitiful. What should you do if your dog has eczema? Protect your dog from skin diseases!

How to treat dog eczema

The cause of dog eczema: The cause of dog eczema is complicated , generally related to allergic accompaniments; caused by stimulation by various factors: under the action of external physical factors and chemical factors, such as mechanical pressure, friction, bites, scratches, mosquito bites; certain internal drugs, external applications Drugs and disinfectants; unclean skin, irritation from dirt, etc.; poor feeding and management conditions: factors such as moisture in the kennel can stimulate the body, cause skin allergies, and cause eczema. Excessive intake of carbohydrates is more likely to cause eczema. The disease is more common in seasons with higher temperatures and higher humidity. In our country, the disease is most common in summer and autumn, especially from May to September; it may also be due to nutritional deficiencies: if a dog lacks vitamins and trace elements, it will cause the dog's skin to have low resistance, and may also cause the occurrence of eczema.

Key points for diagnosis of dog eczema: Acute eczema:

1. Erythematous eczema in which the affected area is dotted or has different shapes at the beginning of the disease. Affected dogs may feel itching;

2. As the disease progresses, papules, vesicles, pustules, and erosion stages may occur. For example, in the pustular and erosive stages, there are mostly microbial infections, and the skin has an abnormal odor. And all have skin itching;

3. Sometimes dogs cause skin damage due to scratching and friction, which aggravates dermatitis;

4. Typical acute eczema presents as moist papules. There are scattered small blisters on the papules, and some can be seen as dissipated;

Chronic eczema:

1. Mostly due to the transformation of acute eczema;

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3. More common on the back or limbs;

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How to treat dog eczema:

1. Desensitize, stop exudation, prevent infection, and promote recovery.

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

3. In the pus cell stage, penicillin and gentamicin can be injected intramuscularly to prevent infection. In cases with severe symptoms, it can be mixed with dexamethasone injection and injected intramuscularly, twice a day.

4. Reduce or stop self-injury and relieve itching: You can give a sedative or put a collar on the sick dog to prevent continued biting of the affected area.

5. Carry out drug treatment: After using antibiotics and steroid drugs together for 24 hours, the wound will dry and scab will form in a few days.

The above introduces how to treat dog eczema. Inexperienced parents should not blindly medicate their dogs, but should take their dogs to the pet hospital for treatment in time.