Welsh Springer Spaniel( (Definite introduction)
Every summer is not only a high-incidence period for human skin diseases, but also a high-incidence period for Welsh Springer Spaniels. Compared with humans, dogs are more likely to develop skin diseases in summer. A little higher. After all, dogs have a layer of coat that covers their skin and has no breathability. So what skin diseases are dogs prone to suffering from? How to adjust it?
1. Feelings of ectoparasites, fleas, lice, and ticks
These three parasites are rare ectoparasites on the surface of dogs. They bite the dog’s skin and suck blood, causing The dog's skin is itchy and the coat is rough and messy. In severe cases, the dog has hair loss all over the body and is weak and anemic. At the same time, the saliva and secretions from its mouth can also cause allergic dermatitis in dogs. The main basis for diagnosis and treatment is the discovery of live worms on the dog's body, flea feces and lice eggs at the hair roots, and the dog's sudden itching, licking, biting, and crying. Treatment includes anti-parasitic insecticide liquid, oral anti-flea medicine, and subcutaneous injection of ivermectin (note that this drug is contraindicated for Collie sheepdogs, such as Su Mu, Shetland, and Border Collie, as it may cause poisoning or even death), At the same time, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory treatment should also be carried out. Commonly used drugs include Merial's "Flyen" drops, Novartis's "Buster" oral anti-flea medicine, and some reliable quality insect repellent necklaces and anti-fungal baths. Always pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the environment, regularly disinfect and kill insects, and use a vacuum cleaner to suck out insect eggs from cracks and corners of the floor.
2. Canine skin bacterial infection, also known as canine pyoderma
The common cause of the disease is Staphylococcus centralis. Clinical manifestations include skin pustular rash, small pustules, folliculitis, skin wrinkles and pyoderma. Diagnosis and treatment mainly rely on skin smear, bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test. Adjust the use of partial antibacterial drugs and systemic antibiotics based on bacterial culture and drug susceptibility testing. Generally, erythromycin, metronidazole, gentamicin solution, Baiduobang ointment, etc. can be applied externally. At the same time, antibiotics can be injected throughout the body, such as: lincomycin, Bayeril, cephalosporin, etc., or oral administration of cephalexin, Clavulanic acid-Amoxicillin, etc.
3. Canine dermatomycosis
Commonly known as ringworm, it is the most common skin disease in dogs. The main causes are Microsporum canis and Microsporum gypseum. This disease is a contagious disease, which is common to humans and animals. Young, frail, delicate and immunocompromised people are susceptible. The most typical symptom is prolapseHair, round scaly spots; there is also no hair loss, no dandruff but some papules, pustules or erythematous hair loss spots or nodules. Due to the variety of its lesions, it is easily confused with other skin diseases. Diagnosis and treatment mainly rely on microscopic examination for fungal spores, Wood's lamp examination or fungal culture. Treatment of dermatomycosis mainly involves local application and systemic medication. Some of the medications include clotrimazole, ketoconazole, Zingjie, etc. Systemic medications include Zingjie oral tablets, Novartis' "Health" oral tablets, anti-inflammatory and tinea-killing bath liquids, and some Chinese medicine baths. The main points in the treatment of fungi are: ① Prevent the spread and infection to other animals or people. ②Keep taking medication to prevent recurrence. After the skin surface symptoms have fully recovered, the medication still needs to be used for 1-2 weeks. ③ Pay attention to disinfection of sinking environment. For dog things and kennels, drugs can be used: such as 0.5% sulfide lime solution and 0.5% chlorhexidine solution to wipe and soak. For metal cages, you can also use a flame blowtorch to burn them.
There are many reasons for dog skin diseases. Generally, we should pay attention to the dog's hygiene and do not take the dog to unclean places, where bacteria grow. Not to mention that healthy dogs and dogs with skin diseases should not be allowed to play together.
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