What skin diseases do dogs often get in summer?

As the temperature rises slowly, it is the peak season for dog skin diseases. Although skin diseases are generally not fatal, some skin diseases can make dogs very uncomfortable and affect their appearance, such as causing alopecia areata, and some may even be transmitted to humans or other dogs, so parents must pay attention to it!

1. Bacterial infection

Bacterial skin diseases are mainly caused by Staphylococcus intermedius. Dogs infected with bacterial skin diseases will show hair loss, itching, rashes, increased purulent or bloody secretions, etc. When the sun is not too strong, take your dog out to bask in the sun more often. The ultraviolet rays in the sun can help prevent this type of skin disease.

2. Fungal infection

Fungal skin diseases are more common, mainly caused by Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Contact with sick dogs or contaminated objects may cause infection, and areas with wounds on the body surface are most susceptible to infection. Round or oval bald spots can be seen on the skin of the head, neck and limbs of sick dogs, with a clear boundary with healthy skin. The affected area is itchy, so the dog will scratch the body frequently, or rub the body against the corners and floor. If the dog has similar symptoms as above, you can go to the hospital for tests to confirm whether it is a fungal infection, and then use special medicines or corresponding treatments according to the doctor's advice. Note that during the medication period, the dog should wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent the dog from licking the medicine on the affected area.

3. Parasitic infection

The common parasites that easily cause skin infections in dogs are mainly external parasites, including fleas, lice, ticks and ear mites. This type of skin disease is mainly brought back by parents when they take their dogs out for a walk, or when dogs play with other dogs, especially some dogs with long hair. To prevent this type of skin disease, it is mainly to do a good job of daily deworming, and do a good job of internal and external deworming regularly every month, especially in the months when the temperature is high. Secondly, prevent dogs from playing with stray dogs.

4. Lack of vitamins causes bacterial infection

The dog's diet is monotonous, and unbalanced nutrition leads to a lack of vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, vitamins B2, and B6, which will also reduce resistance, make the skin vulnerable to bacteria, and cause skin problems. To prevent this type of skin disease, you should pay attention to supplementing your dog with vitamins, choose appropriate dog food, and appropriately supplement fresh fruits and vegetables.

5. Improper care

In summer, dogs often go out to play, and there will be a strange smell on their bodies. Parents bathe their dogs more frequently. However, excessive cleaning of the dog's coat, bathing too frequently, and often using alkaline shower gel to bathe the dog will destroy the oil protective layer of the dog's skin, which can easily cause the dog to suffer from skin diseases. To prevent this type of skin disease, it is mainly to control the frequency of bathing the dog, choose a shower gel suitable for dogs, and do not give him human shower gel.

If the dog suffers from a skin disease and forms alopecia areata, parents should not dislike it or worry too much. As long as the treatment is proper, this type of alopecia areata can be recovered. Finally, in addition to taking preventive and treatment measures for dog skin diseases, the shit pickers should also pay attention to protecting their families and themselves. Do a good job of disinfection. If necessary, the dog can be isolated in a cage for a period of time to control the dog's range of activities.