How to Treat Dog Skin Diseases and What Drugs to Use

The choice of drugs for treating dog skin diseases depends on the cause of the different skin diseases in dogs. If the skin disease is caused by parasite infection, dogs need to be dewormed. If the skin disease is caused by allergies, anti-allergic and itch-relieving drugs are needed. If the skin disease is caused by environmental humidity, the treatment should be based on the eczema protocol.

When a dog has a skin disease caused by parasites, in addition to treating the skin disease, it is also necessary to take measures to prevent and control parasites. If the number of external parasites is high, even repeated drug use may be necessary to ensure that the external parasites are cleaned up. Secondly, topical drugs should be applied to the affected area according to the dog's condition, mainly to control the infection. External parasites carry a lot of bacteria and viruses.

If the skin disease is caused by allergies, the dog will experience severe itching. Therefore, it is essential to control the dog and prevent it from constantly scratching itself to avoid skin ulceration. Some drugs for treating allergic skin diseases can be chosen, most of which contain itch-relieving ingredients. Oral administration combined with topical application has a good efficacy for allergic skin diseases.

Dogs with hair are prone to eczema in humid environments, especially in summer when the weather is hot. It is necessary to prevent dogs from entering damp areas such as bathrooms. If the skin disease is caused by this factor, the affected area will become red and develop red spots. In this case, it is essential to keep the affected area dry and continue applying medication.

If the skin disease is caused by infection, it is necessary to identify the cause of the infection and treat it accordingly. Random drug use not only leads to ineffective treatment but also causes resistance to the drug in dogs.