Dog skin disease is very common and in most cases will cause some irritation and discomfort to the dog.
Unfortunately in many cases an infection can go un-noticed for quite some time.
It is important that an infection be treated as early as possible, so pet owners should take note of unusual symptoms and consult a vet promptly.
One of the most common causes of dog skin disease are flea, tick or parasite infections.
Some skin infections develop from allergic reactions mainly due to household chemicals, insecticides, pollens and in some cases mold.
It is important to understand that an infection can be controlled quickly with medication hence early detection will alleviate discomfort for the dog.
Symptoms - most common symptoms to look out for is continual scratching, loss of fur or bald patches, red blotchy skin, skin sores and inflammation and in severe cases broken skin with a discharge.
Diagnosis - consulting with you local vet is the best way to confirm a dog skin disease.
The location and physical characteristics of the condition often will isolate the cause of the infection.
In some cases an actual skin scraping analysis may be necessary.
Skin cultures can confirm fungal and bacterial infections and also aid in identifying parasites is suspected.
Causes - Many different factors and conditions attribute to a dog skin disease.
Not only flea bites but the flea saliva can cause a lot of problems for dogs.
Food allergies can cause skin problems as well as the common household detergents, cleaners and insecticides.
Treatment - consulting a vet to develop a treatment plan is advisable especially if there is an underlying medical condition as this condition will need to be controlled in order to improve the health and well-being of the dog.
There are many natural medications available to treat dogs that promote healing and well-being.