Is your dog licking and scratching constantly? This can be annoying for both pet and
owner. Let’s take a look at some reasons
why this annoying behavior could be happening.
Dogs can have a condition call Allergic Dermatitis. This can be an allergic reaction to food,
insect bites, fleas, pollen or grooming products. This can make a dog scratch so much that it
leads to a nasty rash. Medication can be
prescribed by a veterinarian but the best cure is to find the cause.
Dogs that seem to constantly scratching its ears or licking its
toes may have a yeast infection. Yeast
infections can lead to irritated, itchy discolored skin. It’s important to schedule an appointment
with a veterinarian to be diagnosed and treated. A topical cream or oral medication maybe
prescribed for worse cases.
A dog that has sores, bump or scabs on the skin may have
bacterial folliculitis. This condition
usually occurs with other skin problems such as allergies, injury or
mange. Most veterinarians would
recommend oral antibiotics plus antibacterial shampoo or ointments.
Impetigo is a common skin condition in puppies. Puss filled blisters mostly develop on
hairless areas such as the stomach. It’s
important to get this checked because the blister can be painful and sometimes burst
leaving a crusty film. This condition is
rarely serious and treated with a topical solution. There are a small amount of cases that the
infection spreads and becomes persistent.
Ringworm is caused by a fungus that forms ring shaped patches on
the skin. These patches can form
anywhere but are mostly found on the legs, ears, paws or dogs head. The patches are usually inflamed and scaly
with hair loss. This condition is very
contagious and can spread quickly. There
are various anti-fungal treatments that a veterinarian can recommend.
The conditions above are very aggravating for dogs and its
important to get proper treatment. It’s
important to schedule an appointment with a veterinarian if any of these
conditions seem to be appearing.
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