Dog fungal dermatosis is caused by fungal infection, usually caused by the following fungi: microsporum canis, Trichophyton and Microsporum Gypsum. This pathogen is mainly spread through direct contact with infected animals, contact with infected objects (such as ground and bedding) and air transmission.

Once the dog comes into contact with these fungi, it will grow on the skin, causing a very uncomfortable fungal infection, which will cause itching, redness, hair loss and large skin ulcers. It is especially common in dogs, especially in breeding period and puppy period.

2. Symptoms of fungal dermatosis in dogs

The symptoms of early fungal dermatosis in dogs are usually round or oval patches on the skin, and the surface of the lesions is usually a little keratinization and desquamation, which occurs in the head, tail and limbs, but may also appear in various parts of the body.

During the development of the lesion, the surface color will gradually deepen, and there will be lumps, local redness, insect-like plastic erosion or satellite acne around.

If this skin disease affects the whole dog, it may lead to a lot of hair loss, itching, prominent pigmentation area, atrophy and a lot of pus.

3. Treatment of fungal dermatosis in dogs

There are usually the following methods to treat fungal skin diseases in dogs:

1, the use of external drugs, such as shower gel, medicated oil, medicated patch, and the use of anti-epidemic drugs;

2. Oral drugs, such as oral antifungal drugs, use systemic therapy to kill fungal infections;

3. The dog is treated by bridge, which is convenient for treatment and recovery.

Prevention is mainly to take effective measures in time for infected dogs and strengthen environmental hygiene.

Preventive measures include:

1, keep indoor beds and nests clean and sanitary;

2. Bathe the dog regularly and effectively clean and disinfect it with shower gel;

3. Trim the dog's hair regularly;

4. Don't let the dog touch the dog with canine fungal skin disease, and avoid touching the ground or carrying infected objects.