Canine dermatitis is an inflammation that affects the skin of dogs. It is usually characterized by redness, scaling and sores. According to veterinarian Rammana Bello da Silva, the main dermatological problems identified by veterinarians are: canine atopic dermatitis, allergic dermatitis to ectoparasite bites (DAPE), dermatitis due to secondary bacterial infection (pyoderma) and acral dermatitis due to licking.
“Part of these examples may be linked to the habits food and anxiety, therefore, the ideal is not to offer extra food in addition to the kibble or to prepare balanced natural food, made by a nutrologist. In addition, maintaining an exercise routine for energy expenditure, prevents compulsive behaviors, ”he explains.
Causes of dermatitis in dogs
Often, due to anxiety related to changes in routine, dogs they start to lick themselves excessively. This could end up causing wounds. Generally, these lesions appear more in the dorsal region of the animal’s paws. Other types of dermatitis can affect dogs and can be prevented.
“To avoid allergic dermatitis to the sting of flea It is essential to keep the anti-flea application up to date. The veterinarian is the professional who should instruct the best medicine to be administered for that pet. Food hypersensitivity is a pathology caused by a food allergy to a certain food group, this pet may have itching, edema on the face, eyelids, gastroenteric disorders, etc.”, explains veterinarian Caroline Mouco Moretti, founding partner of Grupo Vet Popular.
atopic dermatitis
According to Rammana Bello da Silva, atopic dermatitis in dogs is usually caused by pollens, mites and fungi. She hits young dogs more often. “It could also be linked to seasonality. The first approach to treatment is to avoid the allergen, for example, vacuuming and removing pillows and other utensils from the most accessible places in the body. petuse of hypoallergenic products and a well-cleaned and ventilated environment, in addition to the use of drugs to treat and control the symptoms presented”, says the veterinarian.
How to treat allergies
According to Caroline Moretti, suspending the offer of some food groups and changing the diet can help with the treatment. “When atopic dermatitis is a chronic pathology, with an allergic background, with genetics, where this allergy is caused by any known or unknown allergen. O treatment it consists of counteracting symptoms, avoiding patient contact with the allergen and controlling the disease”, explains the veterinarian.
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