Skin infections are extremely common among animals and humans. And dogs especially often suffer from dermatophyte, or ringworm , which is caused by the presence of a pathogenic fungus. A healthy animal is infected when it comes into contact with the patient, through the environment infected with fungal spores, and also through infected care items.
Spores of this fungus can persist for several years. When favorable conditions arise, they begin to develop intensively in the epidermis of the dog.
Signs of depriving the dog
The first signs of infection can be seen in the dog a few days later. Sometimes it can be a few weeks. After all, all animals have different immunity. First, the skin of the dog appears pink or reddish round spots, the surface of which is covered with a crust. Then from these spots begins to drop out the coat and there is inflammation and itching of the skin. Such spots in the beginning of the disease appear on the head, muzzle and paws of the dog. Subsequently, bald patches increase in size and extend to healthy parts of the animal's body. The dog becomes restless, constantly itching.
Predisposed to the appearance of deprivation are dogs, in which:
- young or old age;
- there are diseases of viral infections;
- poor or unbalanced nutrition;
- weakened immunity;
- there are oncological diseases;
- there was a pregnancy or lactation.
If you found signs of deprivation on your dog's body, you need to urgently isolate it from the rest of the household: both humans and animals. Be sure to wash with bleach all the places where the dog likes to go. The care of a sick animal should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Well and certainly certainly address to the veterinarian who should diagnose and appoint or nominate treatment for a dog. Do not self-medicate! If your dog is pregnant, then be sure to inform the veterinarian, as some medications for treating lichen can be contraindicated in such cases.
Treatment of hair loss in dogs
How to get rid of the dog? Before starting treatment, it is necessary to carefully trim the hair at a distance of about two centimeters from the affected areas. Do not forget to carry out all manipulations with the dog in rubber gloves to avoid getting infected with this unpleasant disease.
With warm water, rinse all the crusts from the body of the animal, pat the skin and treat the affected areas with iodine solution. Then apply a thin layer, and then rub into the skin the veterinarian prescribed antifungal ointment or anti-fox cream in dogs. This treatment should be done two to three times a day. Do not let the dog lick the medicine. To prevent this from happening, put a special collar around your neck, which you can make yourself. In addition to the ointment, the veterinarian can prescribe other drugs for depriving the dog: antibiotics, immunomodulators, therapeutic shampoos, sprays or powders.
One of the most effective ways to treat ringworm is vaccination. In addition to curing the animal, the use of the vaccine will ensure that the dog is protected from the disease in the future. Vaccination is carried out twice with an interval of two weeks.
The course of treatment depriving the dog of a long, perhaps up to ten weeks. Therefore, the sooner the treatment begins, the sooner the animal will recover.
In order to prevent ringworm, do not allow your dog to communicate with stray or sick animals. It is often necessary to inspect the skin of the dog, timely destroy the parasites , and regularly visit the veterinarian and carry out the necessary vaccinations. Feed your four-legged friend with quality balanced feeds.
Take care of any changes in the behavior and health of your pet.