Fungal skin disease is caused by fungal infection. It is one of the common skin diseases in dogs. Owners should make more daily observations, so as not to be confused when dogs are sick. So what are the symptoms and treatment of fungal skin disease in dogs?

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1. The occurrence of skin mycosis in dogs is related to climate, age and constitution, etc. For example, the incidence of hot and humid climates is higher, and young animals are more susceptible than adult animals. Malnutrition and weak are more susceptible than nutritious ones.

2. Long-term clinical application of high-dose stimuli causes the dog's resistance to decline, and it is also easy to be infected with this disease.

3. Pathogen According to clinical statistics, it has been found that there are 5 kinds of molds that can cause skin mycosis in dogs, they are: Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Auduan Microsporidia and Microsporum Proteus. Among them, Microsporum canis is the most common, followed by Microsporum gypseum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Microsporum Auduanii. Microsporum mutans is only found in a few countries, including Australia, and the incidence is low.

1. Microsporum canis:

spreads all over the world, more than 70% of cases of canine ringworm are caused by it, a variety of animals and Anyone can be infected. The lesions are mainly small round crusts (ringworm) on the skin surface. This focal crusted skin lesions can appear in any part of the dog, but the ears, face, neck and tail are the most common. This skin scab-based lesion is often not accompanied by hair loss. When there are few lesions, especially in long-haired dogs, it is often not found. Microsporum canis mainly causes tinea capitis in humans.

2. Microspora gypsum:

Living in soils all over the world, it can cause skin mycosis in dogs and other animals and humans. The onset of the disease is acute and the damage is severe. The site of its occurrence is similar to that of Microsporum, except for ringworm, sometimes causing extensive skin lesions. The hair of the lesion area falls off, and scabs and crusts appear. When secondary bacterial infection occurs, local exudative suppuration occurs. It can last for months or even years after it becomes chronic.

3. Microsporum auduanii and Trichophyton mentagrophytes:

These two kinds of bacteria cause dermatophytosis in dogs is rare. These two kinds of molds can also infect people, the former mainly causes tinea capitis in children, and the latter is the main pathogen of tinea pedis in the United States. Dogs are usually infected through contact with sick people.

1. Molds have strong viability and resistance, and can parasitize animals and plants or spread in the air with dust, and there are many opportunities for spread.

2. Skin molds enter the skin through abrasions.

3. It is mainly transmitted through direct contact, but indirect infection can also be caused by contact with contaminated utensils, combs, scissors, pads, etc.

4. Animals and humans and dogs can infect each other.

1. Some dermatophytes tend to be self-limiting diseases. Although boils are not treated, they can be cured on their own.

2. For early-stage diseased dogs treated in time, only local treatment with external medicines can be effective, but for chronic severe skin mycosis, oral medicines must be taken at the same time.

3. Topical drug therapy: first wash off the dandruff and scabs, clean the fallen and broken coat, and then apply one of the following ointments: clotrimazole ointment, compound salicylic acid ointment, Miconazole ointment or undecyl dilute acid ointment can also be applied with other effective over-the-counter medicines, such as ringworm net and so on. 1-2 times a day until completely healed.

4. Oral drug therapy: flavoflavin is the drug of choice. The daily dosage is 20-40 mg per kilogram of body weight. 1 time or divided into 2 times orally for 4-8 weeks. Mixing this medicine with fatty food can promote absorption. Pregnant dogs are prohibited, so as not to cause fetal malformations. Another oral drug is ketoconazole, 10 mg/kg body weight per day, orally in 3 doses for 2 to 8 weeks. This medicine is irritating to the stomach, and some dogs may have allergic reactions such as itching. If the reaction is severe, stop taking it and switch to another drug.

5. There are no special preventive measures for skin mycosis, and general epidemic prevention work should be done well. Early detection of sick dogs, timely isolation and treatment. At the same time, pay attention to strengthen nutrition and do a good job in management. The feed should contain enough protein, and pay attention to supplement various vitamins, minerals and trace rare elements to enhance the body's resistance. Pay attention to clean the coat, keep it clean, and prevent scratches.

6. Pay attention to public health and prevent the transmission from dogs to humans and from humans to dogs. All kinds of skin mycosis of dogs can infect people, especially children who are most susceptible to mold. They often cause tinea capitis and tinea corporis due to contact with sick dogs. Dog families should pay attention. At the same time, care should be taken not to transmit the owner's ringworm to the dog.