Dog or puppy skin lesions due to pyoderma are the number two cause of skin problems in dogs behind flea bite allergy. Staphyloccoccusintermdius is the pathogen that triggers most any canine skin sores on back.
Dogs are highly susceptible to skin pathogens. Scientists are not sure why this occurs. Scientists hypothesize that the cause is a byproduct of variations in canine skin composition in comparison to animals or humans. This includes openings at the hair follicle base which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the skin. Dog skin is also relatively thin when compared to other mammals.
Puppy or dog skin infection is characterized by several clinical signs of illness. The infection may affect just the surface of the skin (shallow pyoderma) or penetrate deeper into the skin,
Skin infections are commonly the result of other abnormalities that are the real underlying cause of the problem. Because of this, if only the infection is treated they will often reoccur since the underlying condition was not eliminated. Underlying disorders include food sensitivity,, parasitic skin disorders like flea allergy dermatitis, endocrine problems such as hyperthyroidism, hair follicle defects and fungal or yeast diseases.
Mis-diagnosis also plays a role, with a lot of veterinarians missingdemodicosis as a cause. Indications of demodicosis include pyoderma or lacerations on the face. The disease also varies symptomatically depending on the breed. Small long hair breeds often do not suffer from the hair loss seen in short hair breeds. Last, congenital, sun or solar induced skin disorders in susceptible breeds are sometimes under diagnosed.
Treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis for the dog skin lesion. An antibiotic will be selected based on lab tests. The dose will be based on the size of the dog, Under dosing is common in larger dogs with over dosing in smaller dogs. Successful treatment also depends on owner participation. Non-compliance occurs in 40% of human medical cases.
Canine sore treatment is a challenge when bacteria enters deeper into the skin. This may result in other complications such as follicular rupture (rupture at the base of the follicles). Skin allergy or endocrine problems complicates treatment (e.g.; hypothyroidism) since these diseases call for treatment prior to being able to treat any skin infections.
Dogs are highly susceptible to skin pathogens. Scientists are not sure why this occurs. Scientists hypothesize that the cause is a byproduct of variations in canine skin composition in comparison to animals or humans. This includes openings at the hair follicle base which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the skin. Dog skin is also relatively thin when compared to other mammals.
Puppy or dog skin infection is characterized by several clinical signs of illness. The infection may affect just the surface of the skin (shallow pyoderma) or penetrate deeper into the skin,
Skin infections are commonly the result of other abnormalities that are the real underlying cause of the problem. Because of this, if only the infection is treated they will often reoccur since the underlying condition was not eliminated. Underlying disorders include food sensitivity,, parasitic skin disorders like flea allergy dermatitis, endocrine problems such as hyperthyroidism, hair follicle defects and fungal or yeast diseases.
Mis-diagnosis also plays a role, with a lot of veterinarians missingdemodicosis as a cause. Indications of demodicosis include pyoderma or lacerations on the face. The disease also varies symptomatically depending on the breed. Small long hair breeds often do not suffer from the hair loss seen in short hair breeds. Last, congenital, sun or solar induced skin disorders in susceptible breeds are sometimes under diagnosed.
Treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis for the dog skin lesion. An antibiotic will be selected based on lab tests. The dose will be based on the size of the dog, Under dosing is common in larger dogs with over dosing in smaller dogs. Successful treatment also depends on owner participation. Non-compliance occurs in 40% of human medical cases.
Canine sore treatment is a challenge when bacteria enters deeper into the skin. This may result in other complications such as follicular rupture (rupture at the base of the follicles). Skin allergy or endocrine problems complicates treatment (e.g.; hypothyroidism) since these diseases call for treatment prior to being able to treat any skin infections.
About the Author:
Ms. Doggins is the author of many articles on dog care. She is a popular speaker on dog skin allergiesWhen not writing about dogs, Cathy can be found caring for her many pets and small animals. She is a frequent speaker on dog related topics and can be seen volunteering almost daily at a nearby no kill dog kennel.
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