Inflammation affecting the skin causes redness, scaling and sores
Canine dermatitis is an inflammation that affects the skin of dogs. It is usually characterized by redness, scaling and sores. According to veterinarian Rammana Bello da Silva, the main dermatological problems identified by veterinarians are: canine atopic dermatitis, allergic dermatitis from ectoparasitic bites (DAPE), dermatitis from secondary bacterial infection (pyoderma) and acral lick dermatitis.
“Part of these examples can be related to the habits food and anxiety, therefore, the ideal is not to offer extra food in addition to croquettes or to prepare balanced natural foods, made by a nutrilogist. Also, maintaining an exercise routine for energy expenditure prevents compulsive behaviors,” he explains.
Causes of dermatitis in dogs
Often, due to anxiety related to changes in routine, dogs they begin to lick themselves excessively. This could end up causing injuries. Generally, these lesions appear more in the dorsal region of the animal’s legs. Other types of dermatitis can affect dogs and can be prevented.
“To avoid allergic dermatitis to the sting of Flea It is essential to keep your flea application up to date. The veterinarian is the professional who should instruct the best medicine to administer for that animal. Food hypersensitivity is a disease caused by a food allergy to a certain food group, this pet may have itching, edema on the face, eyelids, gastrointestinal disorders, etc.,” explains veterinarian Caroline Mouco Moretti, founding member of Grupo Vet Popular.
Atopic dermatitis
According to Rammana Bello da Silva, atopic dermatitis in dogs is usually caused by pollens, mites and fungi. It most often affects young dogs. “It could also be related to seasonality. The first approach to treatment is to avoid the allergen, for example by vacuuming and removing pillows and other utensils from the most accessible points of the body. petuse of hypoallergenic products and a well cleaned and ventilated environment, as well as the use of medicines to treat and control the symptoms presented”, indicates the veterinarian.
How to treat allergies
According to Caroline Moretti, withholding certain food groups and changing your diet can help with treatment. “When atopic dermatitis is a chronic pathology, with an allergic background, with genetics, where this allergy is caused by any known or unknown allergen. treatment consists in counteracting the symptoms, avoiding the patient’s contact with the allergen and controlling the disease,” explains the vet.
Source: Terra
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