If you are an owner of a pet then it is essential to take proper care of your pet as it will lead your pet to a happy and healthy animal. There are many problems for your pet and these problems can affect the skin of your pet. We all know that skin is the largest organ in the body and the main function of the skin to protect the body from infection, ultra violet light and dehydration. The function of the skin is not only for human beings but also for your pet. The proper health and function of the skin is dependent on the health and function of the other organs in your pet's body. There is variety of products available for the skin of the human beings in the similar way there is also variety of skin products available for your pet.
You must buy correct skin products according to the skin diseases for your pet if you want your pet to be in good condition. There are two types of diseases that affect the skin for your pet. They are:
In case of primary diseases, it can affect the skin directly. For example: - flea infestations.
In case of secondary diseases, the skin of your pet is likely to get affected due to the affected organs.
Among them there are some common primary skin diseases which affect the skin of your pet and the treatments are briefly described.
Primary Skin Diseases
Hot Spots (Acute Moist Dermatitis): These types of diseases are mainly caused due to self trauma and it result is an infection and your pet tries to get relieve from such pain or itching.
Treatment: - If you want to cure such infection then you must clean the affected area thoroughly by using topical and antibiotics and/or anti- inflammatory medications.
External parasites: Mites, fleas and ticks. External parasites are able to break the skin of your pet and allow occurring bacterial infections the epidermis. In some cases these bacterial infection lead to allergic conditions. You can find it out by simply by observing and depending upon the condition, microscopic examination of skin scrapings may be required.
Treatment: - Treatment of such type of infection depends upon the invasion of the parasitic. You can treat such infections of your pet if you include anti-parasitic drugs and anti-parasitic shampoos.
Allergic Inhalant Dermatitis: This type of skin diseases is likely to occur due to excessive itching. It is considered to be a result of allergies, which are found in the air and they are microscopic particles. If you want to analyse such diseases then it should be determined by clinical presentation.
Treatment: - The treatment for such diseases can vary. It usually includes dietary supplements, antihistamines or steroids and is often for a long duration. Shampoos and rinses can help you to eradicate such skin problems.
Hypodermal: -Such type of skin diseases can be seen in wide area which is due to the formation of pus.
Treatment: - Treatment for such type of skin diseases is similar to that of hot spots. It is usually of long term than hot spots. Shampoos and rinses can help you to cure your pets skin diseases.
Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Many autoimmune skin diseases can be found and the foundation of such skin diseases is through surgical biopsy.
Treatment: - In order to treat such skin diseases you must add combinations of dietary supplementation, steroids, and immune modulation drugs.
Fungal Infections: - Among all other skin diseases, the most common skin diseases is the fungal infections such as Ring Worm. In order to analyze such skin diseases blood test may be requires so that antibodies can be identified.
Treatment: - In order to cure such diseases you must include topical and antifungal drugs. The use of antifungal shampoos and rinses may also be helpful to cure such skin diseases.
Food Allergies:-Allergies from food are very common in animals and skin problems are also likely to appear. Food allergies are mainly analyzed by eliminating the other possible conditions.
Treatment:-Treatment of food allergies can be done by feeding hypoallergenic diets, for six weeks or longer.
Secondary Skin Disease
Secondary Skin Disease: Such type of skin diseases includes the common condition hypothyroidism. These skin diseases are diagnosed by performing blood tests in order to identify the underlying disease. Biopsies can help to diagnose such skin diseases and in extreme cases X-rays. There is successful treatment which helps to cure the problems and it results in improvement of the skin.
Derm-iONX is a kind of treatment which helps to alleviate your pet's skin conditions, such as cuts, sores, rashes and infections. Such ointment can be used topically or orally whichever is easier for your pet.
Though such ointment and treatment are available to cure skin diseases for your pet yet it very much essential for you to take proper care of your pet as an owner. Taking proper care of your pet will help to avoid all types of skin diseases.