1. Dogs with red, itchy and hairless skin need to be treated with anti-mite drugs such as ivermectin.

2. You can also use topical sprays containing ingredients such as terbinafine, but before using the medicine, you need to remove the hair from the infected area and remove excess secretions and dander.

3. When the dog’s skin becomes red, itchy and hairless, the owner should pay attention to further observation to see if the affected area of ​​the dog shows round or oval ringworm spots, gray flakes, or even ringworm. Scab formation, etc. If your dog does have this condition, it is likely to be infected with ringworm, a relatively common fungal skin infection.

Tip:If the infection is mild, or there is only a local infection, it is recommended that the owner use a topical spray containing terbinafine and other ingredients to treat the dog. Before applying the medicine, the owner needs to remove the hair from the affected area of ​​the dog, and then clean up excess secretions and dander. Secondly, considering mite infection, dogs infected with mites are generally more likely to be infected with Demodex and scabies mites. Among them, severe Demodex mite infection can cause greasy skin of dogs and even cause death of dogs. Scabies mite infection usually causes severe itching in dogs, accompanied by increased dandruff and thickened skin. It is recommended that owners use drugs containing ingredients such as ivermectin and doramectin under the guidance of a doctor.

How to prevent fungal skin diseases in dogs:

It is best to use a vacuum cleaner to remove mold spores in the environment, and it is best to use disinfectant to disinfect supplies and towels.

It is best to isolate the dog infected with the fungus separately to avoid spreading it to other healthy dogs in the home. Owners who often hold or pet a dog infected with fungus may be infected with the fungus.