Dogs shed hair and have dander. It is most important to find out the reason. Only symptomatic treatment is effective. With so many skin drugs, which is good for dogs?
Causes of shavings
1 Fungi, bacteria, parasites
Fungi, pyoderma, mite infection, is a common cause of skin diseases in dogs, these diseases are likely to appear dander and hair loss symptoms, may show local hair loss or systemic hair loss, itching, rash and so on.
2 Improper daily care
(1) Bathing your dog with a non-pet bath
Dog skin sensitive, the use of human bath, soap, detergent, etc., may lead to the dog body dander increased, dry hair, or even hair loss.
(2) The weather is highly variable.
Sudden changes in temperature, air humidity and other factors will cause some sensitive skin dogs to appear a small amount of hair loss and dander.
(3) Dry environment
Autumn and winter season and some areas are relatively dry, dog skin fragile, too dry did not secrete the right amount of oil to protect the skin, prone to hair loss and dander.
(4) Molting season
Spring and autumn are the season of the dog's hair, during which a large number of hair loss and other similar problems may occur.
(5) Not bathing for a long time
Most dogs like to play outdoors, easy to get dirty, if not regularly care may appear hair knots, odor, parasite bites, rashes and other skin problems.
Ways to maintain skin health
1 Treatment of skin diseases
If the dog may have a skin disease, the excrement shoveling officer needs to take the dog to the veterinarian for relevant examination and medication. After the disease recovers, the dander will gradually decrease. In general, localized skin conditions are easier to treat and heal more quickly than systemic ones. Therefore, when pet owners notice that their beloved companion’s skin is not in good condition, seeking prompt treatment is the right course of action.
2 Use pet‑specific shampoo.
Soap, soap, shampoo and shower gel for human use are not suitable for dogs. Dung shoveling officials should choose pet bath liquid suitable for dogs, especially for dogs with sensitive skin in autumn and winter, mild and moisturizing shower gel is better.
3 Regular Maintenance
The excrement shoveling officer needs to bathe the dog regularly, usually at intervals of 1-3 months. He often combs his hair, shaves less or not, and keeps the coat smooth, clean and healthy.
4 Boosts skin immunity
Dogs malnutrition and weak resistance can also lead to weak skin immunity. Daily, especially during hair changing, you can supplement some health products that are helpful to the skin, such as fish oil, lecithin, vitamins, etc.
5 Avoid the indiscriminate use of topical medications and body washes.
Topical dermatological agents and medicated bath solutions can exfoliate the stratum corneum and eliminate commensal bacteria on the skin’s surface. Indiscriminate use may compromise the skin barrier, leading to skin abnormalities and even dermatological conditions.
