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Common Causes of Skin Infections in Dogs
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Skin infections in dogs can be a big challenge to pet owners, since it is not only disturbing to see your dog itchy but also, the condition can worsen if the rashes ulcerate and they end up being septic wounds. These wounds may as well develop from the dog's bites in the continuous effort to relieve itself from irritation. Every dog owner's nightmare is development of septicemia in their dog.
Although most pet owners may not expect this condition to deteriorate to a systemic problem, in cases of infection with pyogenic bacteria you can expect the worst. Dog rashes are commonly regarded as allergies and they are majorly associated with presence of irritants on the skin. It is imperative to understand the bottom line etiology of these rashes since preventive medicine is better than curative medicine. With this in mind here are some major causes of Dog rashes a condition commonly referred as 'Dog Rash'.
Dog Rashes are caused by:
Parasites- This include fleas, dog lice, mites and ticks. Their saliva and feces irritates the dog's skin thereby causing allergic reaction as a result of increased histamine production. This kind of rashes are either generalized in cases of severe parasitic infestation or localized on the predilection sites of these parasites. Some parasites are known to burrow beneath the skin thereby illicit severe skin reactions that bring about the rashes. This can be prevented by external parasites control measures.
Skin Allergic Conditions -This kind of allergy is caused by physical and organic agents. The physical agents include inorganic substances such as chemicals, detergents used in the house, fertilizers and fungicides amongst other household chemicals. The organic causes of allergy include the grass seeds and the pollen grains that continuously irritate the skin when in contact with the skin.
Insect bites- Majority of pets are prone to attacks by the stinging insect because of their curious behaviors. They will stop at nothing when determined to chase a wasp, not knowing the disastrous outcome of a single sting. The insect sting illicit a generalized allergic reaction on the body and this exhibit as a skin rash. Some dogs scum while those who survive develop insect phobia.
Infectious Skin Conditions This are conditions that come from contact with other infected animals or objects when the dog scratches to such objects. The causative agents of these conditions includes bacteria and fungi that infects the skin and spreads all over the body, Particularly fungi is notorious for this and the most common being yeast. The affected skin develops rashes. The dog may scratch further against contaminated object thereby spreading the rashes further.
Systemic causes- This involves allergy that originates from the other body systems other than the skin. Hypersensitivity that is related to ingestion of allergens or injection into the blood may in severe cases manifest as generalized skin rashes. This type of allergy is usually diet related. A change on the particular diet causing it, resolves the problem. Dog food allergy is commonly seen in food that has a lot of fat such as chicken, beef, dairy products and eggs.
Flea Allergic dermatitis - This condition is associated with increased dog flea infestation beyond the threshold, thereby the parasitic load leads to allergic like condition seen as generalized skin rash. Prompt treatment resolves it.
The understanding of underlying cause of each condition is significant for diagnosis. Information is very important.
Although most pet owners may not expect this condition to deteriorate to a systemic problem, in cases of infection with pyogenic bacteria you can expect the worst. Dog rashes are commonly regarded as allergies and they are majorly associated with presence of irritants on the skin. It is imperative to understand the bottom line etiology of these rashes since preventive medicine is better than curative medicine. With this in mind here are some major causes of Dog rashes a condition commonly referred as 'Dog Rash'.
Dog Rashes are caused by:
Parasites- This include fleas, dog lice, mites and ticks. Their saliva and feces irritates the dog's skin thereby causing allergic reaction as a result of increased histamine production. This kind of rashes are either generalized in cases of severe parasitic infestation or localized on the predilection sites of these parasites. Some parasites are known to burrow beneath the skin thereby illicit severe skin reactions that bring about the rashes. This can be prevented by external parasites control measures.
Skin Allergic Conditions -This kind of allergy is caused by physical and organic agents. The physical agents include inorganic substances such as chemicals, detergents used in the house, fertilizers and fungicides amongst other household chemicals. The organic causes of allergy include the grass seeds and the pollen grains that continuously irritate the skin when in contact with the skin.
Insect bites- Majority of pets are prone to attacks by the stinging insect because of their curious behaviors. They will stop at nothing when determined to chase a wasp, not knowing the disastrous outcome of a single sting. The insect sting illicit a generalized allergic reaction on the body and this exhibit as a skin rash. Some dogs scum while those who survive develop insect phobia.
Infectious Skin Conditions This are conditions that come from contact with other infected animals or objects when the dog scratches to such objects. The causative agents of these conditions includes bacteria and fungi that infects the skin and spreads all over the body, Particularly fungi is notorious for this and the most common being yeast. The affected skin develops rashes. The dog may scratch further against contaminated object thereby spreading the rashes further.
Systemic causes- This involves allergy that originates from the other body systems other than the skin. Hypersensitivity that is related to ingestion of allergens or injection into the blood may in severe cases manifest as generalized skin rashes. This type of allergy is usually diet related. A change on the particular diet causing it, resolves the problem. Dog food allergy is commonly seen in food that has a lot of fat such as chicken, beef, dairy products and eggs.
Flea Allergic dermatitis - This condition is associated with increased dog flea infestation beyond the threshold, thereby the parasitic load leads to allergic like condition seen as generalized skin rash. Prompt treatment resolves it.
The understanding of underlying cause of each condition is significant for diagnosis. Information is very important.
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