What are skin infections or skin rash in dogs? How to manage it? What are the signs and symptoms? What are the causes? How can homeopathy help? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
Introduction:
• The skin problems are a very common health problem in dogs.
• The skin rash in dogs/ dog skin infection can be caused by an underlying condition such as allergies, heat, bacterial infections and parasites.
• There may be some eruptions in the dog’s skin but most commonly they may be caused by an injury or due to an infectious disease.
• A skin rash can be painful, itchy and very uncomfortable.
• These conditions are generally characterized by dog itchy skin.
Causes of skin rash in dogs:
• Allergies may be caused by your dog’s diet, by the environment (air-borne) and by parasites.
• A few flea bites on a dog that is allergic to flea saliva can trigger itching and scratch for weeks.
• A flea bite allergy is also known as flea allergy dermatitis.
• The most common food allergies in dogs are beef, dairy, chicken, corn, wheat, soy, and yeast.
• A dog skin rash may also be reacting due to an allergy to the preservatives, dyes, and fillers in his diet. Any dog can develop allergies.
• There are some breeds that are more prone to develop food and airborne allergies such as the Maltese, German Shepherd, Bull Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, American Hairless Terrier, Lhasa Apso, American Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever, and the English Bulldog.
• Parasites not only cause skin rashes, but they can also rob your dog of nutrients. A heavy infestation of fleas, mites, and ticks can also cause your dog to become anemic.
Signs and Symptoms:
• Pimple-like pustules on the skin
• Hair loss
• Ulcerated skin
• Bleeding Red and inflamed skin
• Swelling
• Sneezing
• Itchiness
• Skin flaking
• Constant licking, biting and chewing
• Scabs and crusty skin
• Strong bad odor
• Depression
• Secondary skin infection
Diagnosis and Investigation:
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• A skin biopsy
Dog skin infection treatment:
• The infection (Mites on dogs skin) are usually treated with dips and medicated shampoo.
• Fleas and ticks are treated with a topical product and followed by regular application moving forward, of a parasite preventative medication.
• If a dog was diagnosed with parasites, the home and yard may need to be professionally fumigated dog’s bedding and toys should be washed in hot water.
• Dogs diagnosed with food allergies may need to have a dietary elimination trial.
• An elimination diet, under the guidance of your veterinarian, can help determine what foods your dog is allergic to.
Homeopathic Treatment:
• Apis Mellifica
• Dulcamara
• Urtica Urens
• Sulphur
