Alaska is a very handsome dog breed, but if the Alaska has skin disease, it will scratch frequently, and some of its hair may fall off, which will look ugly at that time. So what are the common skin diseases in Alaska that we commonly see? The most important thing is to be careful!

What are the common skin diseases in Alaska?

Parasitic skin diseases are more common, most typically caused by mites. Usually, Alaskan skin will have scabs or a lot of dandruff. It is necessary to shave the hair around the affected area for treatment. Hair loss and itching will also occur in areas with mites. This is usually caused by a particularly humid environment. If it is in the early stages, you can purchase related products. Rub the medicine on the affected area, and then use it together with a medicinal bath.

The other type is pyoderma, which is usually caused by bacterial infection. It is mainly divided into two types, namely primary or secondary. If it is primary, it means that the Shiba Inu's own resistance is not good, which causes the bacteria to enter the hair follicles and sebaceous glands, causing the disease. In addition, if it is secondary, it is a disease caused by the destruction of the protective barrier of the skin and the emergence of pus bacteria. Herpes and other phenomena will appear just on the skin. In serious cases, it will lead to skin ulcers. If you want to treat it, you should first cut off all the hair on the affected area, then apply alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to disinfect it, and finally take anti-inflammatory drugs. .

If there is no improvement in the above treatment process, or it may be getting worse, then the parents may still have a bias in their judgment of the pet’s condition. At this time, do not blindly If you want to treat it yourself, you should send it to a pet hospital in time and let a professional doctor treat it.