{"id":1536,"date":"2018-01-02T11:10:05","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T11:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/?p=1536"},"modified":"2018-07-31T04:45:34","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T04:45:34","slug":"treat-skin-problems-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/treat-skin-problems-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat Skin Problems in Dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Skin infections in canine, is one of the most common reason for vet visits by pet parents. Pups, being with low immune system are at a greater risk of falling into skin problems.<\/p>\n<p>Fleas and ticks, external parasites, environmental changes, food allergies, etc all contribute to skin issues in dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PCS-How-To-Treat-1.jpg\" alt=\"skin problem for dogs\" width=\"750\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PCS-How-To-Treat-1.jpg 750w, http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/PCS-How-To-Treat-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A pet parent can look for following symptoms in his pet to address skin issues promptly-<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Scratching<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Itching<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Red spots on the skin<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Hair Loss<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Dandruff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to causing skin allergies in dogs, fleas, the blood sucking parasites does the most damage to a canine\u2019s skin. Furry pals, being allergic to flea saliva developed an itching sensation when bitten by a flea parasite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pet parent, in this regard do need to care extra, especially if they possess young puppies. A little awareness of the issue followed by some preventive measures will ensure complete protection of your pet\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Causes Of Skin Problems In Dogs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fleas<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a dog life cycle, the most common cause of his distress and discomfort came in the form of tiny little blood-sucking insects that feed on his body. These parasites are often invisible from the worldly eyes, and live by consuming the blood from their host\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The saliva, which these, parasites produces causes itching sensation in the host\u2019s body. Dogs, are allergic to this flea saliva, which lead to feeling of itchiness, after being bitten.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Treatment: A proper flea control program involves-<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 Treating the indoor and outdoor environment, the area where your dog dwells most.<br \/>\nThis includes ensuring your house and surrounding environment flea free. Therefore, thoroughly vacuum the house, including pet\u2019s bedding to provide no safe breeding place for fleas to reproduce and increase their numbers<br \/>\n\u2022 Use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/dog-flea-and-tick-control-treatment-1.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=treat-skin-problems-dogs\">flea preventatives<\/a>, to kill fleas on your pet\u2019s body and to safeguard him from future flea attacks<br \/>\n\u2022 Regular vet visits<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Atopic Dermatitis \u2018 Dog Hay Fever\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the second most common cause of skin reactions in dogs. It is similar with the hay fever, associated with humans. Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition associated with allergies.<\/p>\n<p>These allergies largely occurred when a pet is introduced to new environment or come in contact with something, which he is not used to. A pet can get this kind of allergy from plants, insects, grass, pollen, food, medicine, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> A vet will examine the causes of allergy, taking pet\u2019s, medical and biological, history into account. Once done with the test, the vet will follow necessary treatment procedure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Food Allergy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Food allergy, is often caused by high intake of proteins in pet\u2019s diet. Dogs with food allergy show signs of itchiness and vomiting. Pet parents must form their pet\u2019s dietary habits after consulting a vet. A vet would provide necessary suggestions to improve your pet\u2019s diet and to replace any food from your pet\u2019s plate, if need arises.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from this, never allow your pet to eat roadside rubbish, whenever you go out with your pet. A proper check on your pet\u2019s food habits will ensure overall bodily health of your pet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ringworm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ringworms in pets can be, identified by round like patches on pet\u2019s skin. It is a fungal infection and is highly contagious among pets. A pet, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/dog-wormers-treatment-101.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=treat-skin-problems-dogs\">ringworm<\/a> must be, treated in isolation. Proper cleaning of house and environment becomes mandatory, on part of pet parents, to stop the infection from spreading.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong> in this regard is vet visit, if infection persists for a longer duration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dandruff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dog dandruff is a common skin problem, with white specks appearing on your pet\u2019s coat and fur. To check dandruff in your pet, take note of following things related to your pet-<br \/>\n\u2022 Diet- give your pet a healthy diet.<br \/>\n\u2022 Bath your pet with anti-dandruff shampoo<br \/>\n\u2022 Use lime juice for your pet\u2019s skin nourishment<br \/>\n\u2022 Groom him well<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Frostbite<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is a cold season phenomena. A long exposure to cold will freezes the tip of ear and tail of your pet. Skin becomes pale due to lack of blood flow. Therefore, during winters it is, advised to avoid going out with your pet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In cold times , provide your pet a warm environment. Take care of his clothing, and use late mornings for exposing his skin to sunlight for warmness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/dog-skin-and-coat-treatment-125.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=treat-skin-problems-dogs\">Skin infections<\/a> can be a great source of distress to your pet\u2019s everyday life. With proper grooming and tracking your pet\u2019s health through regular vet visits will ensure your pet\u2019s skin in its most beautiful form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skin infections in canine, is one of the most common reason for vet visits by pet parents. 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