Questions to our veterinarian about skin problems in dogs
Questions and answers to our veterinarian about skin problems in dogs
Taking care of our dogs' skin is essential because it is the largest organ of their body and plays a key role in their overall well-being. Here are some of the main reasons for skin problems in dogs:
- Protective barrier: The skin acts as a protective barrier against the external environment, preventing the entry of pathogens, allergens and other irritants that can cause infections or allergies.
- Temperature regulation: The skin helps regulate the dog's body temperature. Taking proper care of it ensures that its coat and skin can fulfill its function of insulating in cold climates and cooling in hot climates.
- Early detection of disease: Skin changes, such as redness, rashes, scaling or hair loss, can be indicators of more serious health problems, such as allergies, infections or even systemic diseases.
- Comfort and well-being: Maintaining a healthy skin and coat reduces the risk of itching, irritation and other dermatological problems that can cause discomfort or pain to the dog.
- Parasite prevention: Regular skin care, such as proper brushing and bathing, can help detect and prevent infestations of parasites such as fleas, ticks or mites, which can cause a number of health problems.
- Physical appearance and bond with the owner: Caring for the coat also keeps the dog looking healthier and more attractive, and activities such as brushing can strengthen the bond between the dog and its owner.
In short, taking care of our dogs' skin not only improves their physical health, but also their emotional well-being, preventing problems that can be painful or annoying for them.
Excessive itching and scratching
Why does my pet scratch so much? Is it normal for my dog/cat to scratch all the time? What can I do if my pet won't stop scratching?
Is it more localized or generalized, is it more at one time of the year or is it continuous? Does it affect your daily life? Do you stop your normal life to scratch? Do you stop eating or sleeping?
If it does not stop scratching, the best thing to do is to take it to a dermatologist as soon as possible and not to resort to home remedies.
I recommend the SENSITIVE SKIN line . Complete treatment for dogs with sensitive skin. Indicated for the treatment of skin with allergic tendencies, irritations and/or skin intolerances.
Hair loss
Why is my pet shedding a lot of hair? Is it normal for my dog/cat to have bald patches in its coat? How can I reduce the amount of hair my pet sheds at home?
Moulting in all species, including humans, is a physiological process of regeneration of skin and hair, depending on how you look at it. However, excessive shedding, whether acute or progressive, should be checked by a specialist to determine its origin. A good hygiene of its coat and skin often with good products helps a lot to the correct preservation of the coat. For this reason we recommend you to use our OZONE line for his regular washings, depending on the severity of the problem we will use the SOFT or HARD line always together with his SWEET conditioner.
Irritation and redness of the skin
My pet has red skin, what can it be? Why does my dog/cat have skin irritations? How can I treat reddened areas on my pet's skin?
In this case, we are talking about the presence of lesions already established on the skin, we are talking about primary lesions, in many cases it is necessary to act quickly and take it to the clinic.
Allergies
Can my pet have skin allergies? How do I know if my dog/cat is allergic to something? What do I do if my pet has skin allergies?
Dog and cat allergies are by definition environmental, they can be seasonal or generalized, more than 80% of dermatology consultations are derived from a canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) or feline atopic syndrome (FAS). There are patterns to determine whether or not we are facing a CDD or FAS, it is important to go to the specialist and start working on it.
Our Atopic Skin Foam can be applied on the areas affected by the allergy to relieve the discomfort immediately, then follow a routine with the OZONE line.
Dry or scaly skin problems
Why is my pet's skin so dry and flaky? How can I treat my dog/cat's dry skin? Do fatty acid supplements help improve dry skin?
A dry, scaly skin can be physiological or the beginning of several cutaneous and sometimes serious systemic pathologies (leishmania). In case it is physiological, a correct hydration and regeneration of the dog's skin is essential. Apart from ruling out other more serious pathologies.
Dandruff
My dog/cat has dandruff, how can I treat it? Is it normal for my pet to have dandruff? Is dandruff in animals a sign of a bigger problem?
Dandruff if accompanied by pruritus (itching) is sometimes indicative of a dermatological pathology, often parasitic. It is normal to have some dandruff depending on the time of the year but not too much, it should not be a major problem as long as it is not accompanied by other symptoms.
In case of itching and itching of your dog's skin, you can use our Antipruritic Treatment.
Contact or atopic dermatitis
What is atopic dermatitis in pets? How do I know if my dog/cat has contact dermatitis? What treatments are available for dermatitis on my pet's skin?
Canine atopic dermatitis is a genetic-based disease that involves a clear inflammatory pattern with the presence of primary lesions that can develop into secondary lesions if allowed to progress over time.
There are multiple typical and systemic treatments aimed at controlling the main symptom, pruritus, and the most frequent secondary complications. To define all this it is important to evaluate as soon as possible the different scenarios in which we can find ourselves and always act in an orderly and correct way.
Failure to manage a clinical case in this way often results in cases not being managed correctly and making them more complicated than they should be.
We could use the OZONE line for our dog's washes.
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