Common Skin Diseases in Huskies and Their Prevention

Skin disease production aside from the two types of follicular diseases and their innate immune systems, other skin diseases have the opportunity to be prevented! The most common skin diseases include several types:

Skin diseases can be prevented aside from the two types of follicular diseases and their innate immune systems! The most common ones include:

Scabies:

Most mites parasitize in the cornified layer of the skin. They are transmitted through contact and can infect not only animals but also humans. Dogs with scabies will have severe itching and persistent痒, and in more severe cases, they may even engage in self-mutilation. The rash is usually distributed on the face, chest, and ears, and in severe cases, there may be systemic lesions such as multiple lymph node lesions. Symptoms include red rash, papules, dandruff, hair loss, and yellow velvet accumulation thickening the skin.

Ticks:

Caused by ticks parasitizing on the body surface, ticks can be found on various parts of the skin, but the skin between the ears and toes is the most common. The part attacked by the tick can usually be seen with the naked eye. Once discovered, the environment should be disinfected and cleaned, and the tick removed promptly to avoid re-occurrence.

Dermatitis:

Mainly caused by allergens in the living environment, such as mold, feed, pollen, dust, and dust mites. It is most common in summer and autumn, with initial symptoms of itching, which causes dogs to scratch with their claws, leading to hair loss, edema, and other phenomena.

Eczema: Most likely to occur in the summer of the rainy season. Long-haired dogs are more susceptible to eczema. The main symptoms are spots, ulcers, and itching.

In fact, dogs may develop many types of skin diseases. These are just four examples. Actually, unless the skin disease is truly related to the immune system in advance, it can be avoided. Here are some prevention techniques:

Choose a dog bed in a well-ventilated area, preferably not directly touching the floor.
Do not let the dog sleep directly on the floor because there is moisture there.
Regularly deworm the dog. It can be used with sprays.
Regularly brush and groom the dog's hair. Be especially careful during the shedding period, as it not only promotes metabolism but also removes dirt from the skin.
Increase exercise and sunlight exposure. More sunlight will make the dog healthier! But be careful not to spend too much time outdoors to avoid heatstroke.
Do not bathe frequently. If the hair takes a long time to dry, it can also easily cause skin diseases.