Dog starts to itch after catching a cold

After a dog catches a cold, itchy skin may occur. It's time to check if there are parasites on the dog's body. If you don't give your dog a bath for a long time, lice and fleas may infest its fur. If it's parasites, use special shampoos to bathe your dog regularly and remove the parasites. Also, examine your dog's skin for any abnormalities, such as redness or fever, and consider whether it's a skin disease. If there are any abnormalities, take your dog to the hospital for inspection.

Causes of itching

Itching on a dog's body may be due to poor deworming, resulting in fleas or lice infestation. In this case, it's time to go to the hospital for deworming. It could also be a skin disease, such as mites. Mites crawl under the skin and bite, causing itchiness. Allergies are also a possibility, which can lead to red patches on the dog's body.

Symptoms and treatment of mite infection

If infected with mites, you can see red papular nodules on the dog's head, back, and abdomen, with yellow crusts on the surface, hair loss, and intense itching. It's best to take your dog to a pet hospital for a scraping examination. If treating at home, properly disinfect the dog with hydrogen peroxide and iodine solution, and use a dog-specific flea spray for treatment. You can also use itch-relieving baths to help soothe your dog's condition.

Treatment for itching

To treat itchy skin, first perform a microscope examination to identify the pathogen. Generally, it involves checking for mite infections, as well as bacterial and fungal infections, and their degree of severity. The doctor will then develop a treatment plan based on the dog's infection status. Dog owners should always pay attention to regularly deworming their dogs both internally and externally, and give them regular baths with special shampoos to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.