What is Fungal Skin Disease in Dogs

Oct 26,2023
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Canine fungal skin disease is a relatively common fungal skin disease in dogs, with Microsporum and Malassezia as the main pathogens. This fungal skin disease mainly affects the skin of the dog's head, soles, and tail, and occasionally parasitizes the body. It usually causes dogs to have symptoms such as severe skin itching, hair loss, scabs, black skin, and dandruff. This kind of canine fungal skin disease may also be mixed with other dogs and cats in the home, and needs to be kept in isolation.

Preventive measures for fungal skin diseases in dogs:

1. Do not bathe frequently to push the hair. It is more appropriate to control the frequency of bathing the dog to once every 1-2 weeks. Frequently bathing or pushing the dog's hair may affect the protection of the skin by sebum, leading to damage to the hair follicles. The dog's skin resistance decreases, making it prone to dryness and sensitivity, leading to fungal invasion.

2. Using pet bath liquid, although the skin disease treatment takes a long time, it is not terrible. As long as you use the right medicine and method to treat it patiently, the dog will gradually recover.

3. Avoid contact with dogs with skin diseases. Skin diseases caused by mites, fungi, etc. are mostly contagious. Healthy dogs are likely to be infected with skin diseases after playing with sick cats. Dog owners need to pay attention to the dog friend circle and avoid contact with diseases.

4. Increase skin immunity. Malnutrition and thin constitution of dogs will also lead to low skin disease resistance. The poop shovel officer can provide appropriate nutrition supplements to dogs, enhance their physical fitness, and provide them with regular sun exposure and feeding. Fish oil, lecithin, and vitamin A enhance skin immunity.

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