Watching for signs of excessive itching is important to maintaining your pup’s health.
A guardian who watches over his dog is aware of any unusual behavior he is exhibiting. A itching it is physiological and part of the habit of dogs. However, if it is happening excessively, it could be a sign that something is wrong with the animal.
The veterinary surgeon of Formula Animal, a franchise network of veterinary handling pharmacies, Gabrielle Miodutzki, emphasizes the importance of observing carefully if itching is manifested in a marked way. “Excessive itching can indicate the presence of parasites in the animal, among other problems,” she says.
The main problems that trigger itching in dogs are:
- Parasites such as fleas, ticks and mites;
- allergies;
- infections;
- behavioral disorders;
- endocrine problems;
- Inadequate feed or food,
- Fatigue.
Another determining factor is the frequency of baths and the products used. Normally, the the indicated interval is every 15 days. However, for animals that are allergic or treated with medicated shampoos, the routine may vary according to the veterinarian’s instructions.
Treatments for itching
While itching in dogs is not considered serious, it can cause injuries and wounds in the animal. Therefore, it is important diagnose its cause as soon as possibleto avoid the worsening of the condition and the need for longer and more complex treatments.
Among the treatment options, Gabrielle highlights nanotechnology, a tool that can help maintain medications, as it allows the encapsulation of active ingredients in nanometric particles. This confers numerous advantages to the formulations, such as the protection of the active ingredients from degradation, the improvement of penetration into the skin, thanks to the reduced size, as well as prolonging the effect of the active ingredient.
“Nanoencapsulated active ingredients greatly enhance the performance of therapeutic products and can be manipulated into various pharmaceutical forms, as well as being an excellent form of treatment in various ailments that cause itching,” concludes the specialist.
Source: Terra
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