Dog Health Care Article: What To Do If Your Dog Has Skin Problems
Under all that copious fur there is skin. Skin that is susceptible to a myriad of diseases and afflictions just as we humans are. The difference being that in humans we can readily see a health problem. In a dog, skin health problems are not readily apparent until the dog gives us an indication. Usually, the indications are excessive licking and scratching. In general we humans tend to take our skin for granted. If we go out into the sun, we use sun screen. If we have dry skin, we use a lotion. And occasionally we notice irregularities and then we go to the doctor. We’re pretty complacent and tend to think of skin as the wrap that molds our body. With dogs, the skin goes beyond being a mold. It is an organ in itself. This organ regulates the heat in a dogs body and works in conjunction with the foot pads which allow the dog to perspire.
As with humans the skin communicates sensations such as pain, heat, cold, touch, etc. to the brain. An animals skin also processes vitamin D just as we do. When we take our pet to the veterinarian, one of the usual examinations done is one of the skin. When the veterinarian back brushes the fur he/she is not only looking for parasites such as fleas and mites, but they are also looking at the skin. Dry skin and fur can indicate illness. Yellow skin can indicate jaundice and blue skin can indicate heart problems. Rashes can mean allergies.
Dogs can have seasonal and environmental allergies as well as food allergies. Food allergies may not always be associated with new foods but can also come from foods they have eaten for years and have become sensitive to due to many reasons. So called “hot-spots”, for example may be a result of a dog no longer being able to digest a certain food. Your veterinarian will recommend ways to test your dogs diet and recommend a course of treatment. Many dogs such as spaniels have seasonal and environmental allergies which can manifest themselves not only with sneezing and watery eyes, but also with skin rashes.
Allergies to fleas and medicines can also cause skin rashes. There are now veterinarians who are specializing in animal allergies and dermatology. Should your veterinarian find it necessary a referral could be made for diagnosis and treatment.
There are also genetic skin disorders and glandular skin disorders. There are several diseases associated with ovarian and testicular problems. Diagnosis and treatment can be made by your veterinarian. Dogs are also susceptible to various types of skin fungus. They are highly contagious to humans and other animals. Mange is another skin disease that is contagious. Quick diagnosis and treatment is essential.
In addition to the previously mentioned skin problems, there are also seborreic (seborrhea) skin diseases, tumors, melanomas, infected sores, mites, etc., that can be diagnosed by your veterinarian.
The purpose of this article is to make owners aware that the care and regular examination of your dogs skin is essential. Before buying a dog, consult with the breeder and a veterinarian. Know the diseases which are specific to the breed you desire. Know your dogs body as you should know your own. Check for skin problems during regular grooming.
If you find an area of concern, consult your veterinarian immediately. Do not make a self diagnosis and start a course of treatment. Only a veterinarian can make a proper diagnosis and recommend oral and/or topical treatments. Delay in proper diagnosis and treatment can cause delay in recovery and possible spread of the ailment and unnecessary prolonged discomfort for your beloved pet.
Terrie Simpson
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Are there pills for mange?
A while back we took in a stray puppy and found it a good home. The puppy was with us for about 3 weeks, and we found out at the vet that she had mange. We treated her and my 2 dogs and found her a good home. Now, I am STILL battling the mange on my dogs. We have been dipping them once a week in a lime sulfur solution the vet prescribed. It smells horrible, and worse, it doesn’t seem to be working. It helps for a while, but soon they’re itching again. One of the dogs, Harry, is a St. Bernard mix, and I think part of the problem is that we were having a hard time penetrating his coat, so we clipped him. Now I just have an itching, scratching, hairless St. Bernard.
I’m worn out with this. My dogs are miserable, my house stinks, Harry is humiliated and bald, and I’m sick of going through this process every week. Is there an easier way to handle the mange? I’m going back to the vet again this week, and I’m wondering if there IS an easier way to handle it, why he didn’t mention it in the first place. He tries to start with the least expensive treatment, so that may be why, but at this point I would pay more to have this over with!
What kind of mange is it? For both sarcoptes and demodex, a product called ivermectin can be used. It isn’t a pill but a liquid. Ivermectin must be carefully used in any herding breed like collies, shelties, aussies, etc. or neurological problems can result. Lime-sulfur really doesn’t have any insecticidal properties although it works well for secondary bacterial and fungal diseases. Mites are killed by using an insecticidal product. Anymore most vets use an ivermectin product unless it’s a collie, sheltie, aussie, etc. So talk to your vet.
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Why was the over the counter medicine for dogs “Paramite Dip” discontinued?
Question by raz2real: Why was the over the counter medicine for dogs “Paramite Dip” discontinued?
I tried looking it up and I found nothing. My dog has canine mange and was trying to buy the stuff along with some other products but cant seem to find the stuff… please help!
Also i know about “Mitiban Dip” but am not to sure about buying it online without a doc’s precription I dont want to mess around with that stuff without the doc’s blessing if you know what I mean….
Answer to “How do I know he has mange” Well going off of the discription of what Demodex canine mange gives and my dogs age that is what my dog has. Also my brother and some friends have had dogs in the past that have had both types of mange so I can bet thats what it is…
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Answer by Stacey S.
How do you know he has this mange?
Its best to get all medication from the vet.
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you NEED to get a vet appointment since you are not a vet… you just cant diagnose things yourself.. if COULD be something else and you’ll just your dog sicker.
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What to expect when your dog eats first treatment
Scabies is a dog
treatable disease, and has many treatment options available for dogs, depending on the severity and diversity of scabies infestation. The most common treatment is to wash anti-scabies itch.
This is a procedure that will take time to take effect, sometimes up to six months because the treatment can only be done once a month. Repeated treatments are performed to ensure that the itch is kept population in check, and that new ones are born also be eliminated.
At first treatment, the appearance eats like it’s getting worse, and there will be new red bumps on dog skin OSA, where he was not, before each AOT. OSA, because the drug into the skin of the dog on mites in dogs, the skin to reach buried OSA, which can irritate the area. It is also very unpleasant for the dog, like to start these mites Äúemerging, Coming out of their sockets.
You must also assume that the dog appears lethargic after each treatment. Bad eating the drug can be very strong and the dog is there for the inhalation treatment. You must keep the smell of drugs, because you can give your dog a bath wash after scabies AOT. to prevent
Try the dog licking their chops after treatment. Some scabies medicines wash will be absorbed by the dog that way. Although it will not kill your dog will certainly give him an upset stomach. Furthermore prevent scratching, because these injuries can result. If your dog’s injuries, it will not work the treatment given, and that the extension process to improve it.
Note that only wash scabies mites, which are on the loose dog and not his environment. OSA, why would you isolate the dog and washing machine, which he used. Other dogs may come into contact only with a little jack, and the infected dog is located Worse, there are certain types of mites can live in a human skin and OSA.
The treatments can be very expensive, but if your dog needs a series of baths may draw you to the location of a payment plan with your veterinarian.
our new puppy has saracoptic mange-he has been dipped once with paramite dip-should we use revolution instead?
we cannot bring him home because we have other dogs…will revolution make him not contagious in 24 hours?
Revoluation is not for mange. Its for heartworm and fleas
Will my dogs hair grow back after treatment for mange?
My dog has a few bald spots on his body. He is going to get treatment for mange but I was wondering if he will have those bald spots permanently.
This is our first dog and he has always scratched from day one. We have been giving him flea medication also from day one. He started with 2 small bald spots on his leg and we thought he might have scraped himself while playing in the yard. However, more spots started to appear and we finally took him to the vet.
My understanding is that his hair will grow back with time and healing. I’ve heard of some really bad cases where pets have lost 50% or more of their hair, and have had a full recovery, but it will take time… sometimes weeks or months depending on how bad the loss is.
I’d like to ask you a question in return, if you dont mind…
What was the very first sign you noticed, that your dog had mange?
I’m actually researching this very issue, as my little chihuahua has had a horrible case of the ‘itchies’ for over a week now, but NO other signs. No hair loss, no sores, no rash. But definitely intense itching. So much so, that she’s waking me up at night. I’m so sad for her, and I’ve already treated her with Revolution, but no relief. She just keeps scratching and biting at her hind-quarters. Thank goodness… not so bad to make herself bleed.
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Should demodectic mange be treated immediately?
Thank you PekeGirl!
I suspect that my dog may have it since he’s been scratching heavily around one eye to the point where it’s scabby and hairless. I made an appointment with the vet and will be heading there tmrw, but I’ve been reading about how most cases of localized demodectic mange clear up on their own. I’ve also been reading about how the irritation could also be due to a food allergy. Anyone have any experience with this particular symptom (scabs around eye)?
he’s almost two and a shepherd mix…
i work at a shelter and I see tons of dogs that come in with demodex. localized mange does seems to clear up easily but when it starts to scab, it does need to be treated. there is actually a flea medicine that your vet can give you that is also used for this type of mange. It’s called promeris. ask your vet about it, because it is a great product. we use it on every cat and dog we get in. hope that helps!
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is there a homeopathic treatment for scarcoptic mange?
RACENTLY AQUIRED TWO 6 WEEK OLD PUPPIES .ARRIVING HOME FROM MISS. I NOTICED REDNESS ,RASH(BUMPS LIKE FLEA OR BUG BITES )TOOK THEM TO THE VET AND THEY WERE DIAGNOSED WITH SCARCOPTIC MANGE AND NOW I HAVE ON MY LEFT ARM ,ARMPIT AREA ANDUPPER TORSO FROM HOLDING THEM
Go to a human doctor, NOW. Mange is not something you want to screw around with.
Mange is caused by burrowing mites, which are essentially microscopic spiders that live in your skin. Their movements and their droppings cause an immune response, making the skin swell and itch. As they multiply, the affected areas spread.
According to Wikipedia, twice weekly “sulfurated lime rinses” are an effective treatment. There are also a few effective topical and internal drugs like Ivermectin.
Mange is itchy and painful, and it spreads, as you’re probably finding out right now. It won’t go away on its own. Get effective treatment for you and your dogs. If you find a homeopathic remedy that works, great, but it’s not fair to the dogs to make them endure the mites when working drugs are available.
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