Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Curing Your Dog's Skin Ailment

By Lovetta Jeff


Is your dog suffering from skin infection? Do not ignore such symptoms. Skin rashes and itching is not limited to humans alone. Even dogs get these at times. They also suffer from dry skin, oily skin etc. You would have to get him treated at a vet's clinic and buy the ointments and creams as per prescription. The treatment will also include dietary changes and restrictions.

While some skin infections are caused by flea or ticks infecting the body, you have the mange causing infections too. Dogs are known to suffer from hypothyroidism and can end up with skin ailments as a result of this condition. They just get ailments and infections just like the humans do.

If you notice that your dog is biting or licking himself all the time, you should get him checked by a vet. They do contract infections through the food they consume such as beef, wheat and dairy foods.

When in case of infection, your vet will prescribe necessary oral medication as well as the skin ointments and anti bacterial creams to stop the infection from spreading as well as curing faster.

Part of the treatment will also involve abstaining from giving certain foods to the dog to stop further chances of infection. You vet can advice a diet that is devoid of such foods and a healthier option.

In all cases of food infections, the doctors will recommend a course of antibiotics to remove the bacterial infection. This will include either oral medication or injections or skin ointments depending upon the condition.

At the first sign of trouble, it is better to take your dog to the vet and have him advise you on the course of treatment to be followed. From amongst many options of using steroids, anti bacterial /fungal tablets, antihistamines, shampoos, dietary changes, injections etc he would be the best judge to choose the most appropriate combination of treatment.

Do not think that your vet can do manage and the infection will vanish in a matter of few hours. No, the treatment can take a few weeks for complete cure or might take a few months or perhaps years too depending upon how the dog responds to the treatment.




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