Treatment Tips for Dog Sores and Lesions
Dog or puppy skin lesions caused by pyoderma (bacterial infections) are the second most common skin condition in dogs behind flea bite allergy. Staphyloccoccusintermdius is the pathogen that triggers any dog sores.
Unlike people, are highly susceptible to skin pathogens. Researchers are not sure why this happens. Researchers think the cause is due to variations in canine skin composition in comparison to other pets. This includes openings at the hair follicles which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the Dermis. Dog skin is also relatively thin when compared to other mammals.
Puppy or dog skin infection is identified through testing and a wide range of clinical signs of illness. The lesions may affect the surface of the skin (shallow pyoderma) or into other layers,
Skin infections are commonly the result of other abnormalities that are the primary or reason for the condition. Because of this, if only the infection is treated they will often happen again since the primary condition was not eliminated. Underlying disorders include food allergy,, parasitic skin conditions like flea allergy, endocrine illnesses like hyperthyroidism, follicle anomalies and fungal or yeast diseases.
Misdiagnosis also plays a role, with many veterinarians not differentiating the disease from other possible causes. Signs of mange include pus filled pimples or lesions on the face. The disease also varies symptomatically depending on the breed. Small long hair breeds often do not experience the problematic hair loss seen in short hair breeds. Last, congenital, sun related skin diseases in susceptible breeds are frequently under diagnosed.
Treatment depends upon the specific diagnosis. Antibiotics will be prescribed based on lab test results. The frequency and size of the dose prescribed will be based on the severity of the skin condition, and size of the dog, Under dosing is found in larger pets with over dosing in smaller pets. Successful treatment is also dependent on owner compliance. Non-compliance occurs in 40% of human medical cases.
Dog sore treatment is challenging when infection penetrates imore skin layers. This could cause other complications such as follicular rupture (rupture at the base of the follicles). Skin allergy or endocrine diseases complicates treatment (e.g.; hypothyroidism) since these disorders require treatment prior to being able to cure any skin sores.
Unlike people, are highly susceptible to skin pathogens. Researchers are not sure why this happens. Researchers think the cause is due to variations in canine skin composition in comparison to other pets. This includes openings at the hair follicles which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the Dermis. Dog skin is also relatively thin when compared to other mammals.
Puppy or dog skin infection is identified through testing and a wide range of clinical signs of illness. The lesions may affect the surface of the skin (shallow pyoderma) or into other layers,
Skin infections are commonly the result of other abnormalities that are the primary or reason for the condition. Because of this, if only the infection is treated they will often happen again since the primary condition was not eliminated. Underlying disorders include food allergy,, parasitic skin conditions like flea allergy, endocrine illnesses like hyperthyroidism, follicle anomalies and fungal or yeast diseases.
Misdiagnosis also plays a role, with many veterinarians not differentiating the disease from other possible causes. Signs of mange include pus filled pimples or lesions on the face. The disease also varies symptomatically depending on the breed. Small long hair breeds often do not experience the problematic hair loss seen in short hair breeds. Last, congenital, sun related skin diseases in susceptible breeds are frequently under diagnosed.
Treatment depends upon the specific diagnosis. Antibiotics will be prescribed based on lab test results. The frequency and size of the dose prescribed will be based on the severity of the skin condition, and size of the dog, Under dosing is found in larger pets with over dosing in smaller pets. Successful treatment is also dependent on owner compliance. Non-compliance occurs in 40% of human medical cases.
Dog sore treatment is challenging when infection penetrates imore skin layers. This could cause other complications such as follicular rupture (rupture at the base of the follicles). Skin allergy or endocrine diseases complicates treatment (e.g.; hypothyroidism) since these disorders require treatment prior to being able to cure any skin sores.
About the Author:
Ms. Doggins is the editor of many articles on canine health. She is a popular speaker on dog skin disordersWhen not research dog care issues, Cathy can be found caring for her many pets and small animals. She is a frequent speaker on small animal related topics and can be seen volunteering almost daily at a nearby dog rescue.
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