Common skin diseases in Alaska:

1. Eczema

Eczema develops very quickly and spreads very quickly. Eczema is mostly caused by dogs scratching the same area over and over again. Especially when the weather is hot and muggy, it is easy to develop eczema when the dog scratches the skin. Owners should try to avoid infection of their dog's skin and keep it dry.

2. Scabies

It is a contagious skin disease caused by scabies mites and is accompanied by severe itching and eczema-like changes. The main clinical features are severe itching, hair loss and eczematous dermatitis.

3. Mites

Mites are also a common skin disease in dogs. In fact, most dogs are born with mites, and cross-breed dogs are no exception. The problem arises when the dog's immunity to the mites decreases and the mites are unable to be suppressed.

Methods for treating skin diseases in Alaska:

1. There are many types of skin diseases, and it is impossible to completely diagnose them with the naked eye. You need to go to the pet hospital to do a scraping first to determine which type it is. Types of skin diseases can then be treated accordingly.

2. For papulopyoderma caused by bacterial infection, multi-faceted antibacterial therapy is the main treatment.

3. Infestations caused by fleas and lice can be washed with trichlorfon, or chlorpyrifos drops can be applied on the back of the dog.