Introduction to medications for skin diseases in golden retrievers:
First of all, it is to detect insects. To determine whether there are red fish scale-shaped spots on the surface of the skin, it is best to carefully touch the hair to look for it, because it may not grow on the belly. There is also earworm, as the name suggests, it seems to grow. If it is in the ears, it is usually judged by smelling the smell in the ears. If there is a strong odor, it is basically ear mask.
The common symptom of ringworm is a large area of red skin, which is easier to judge
Symptoms of dermatitis start with mild flushing patches, covered with gray-white bran-like scales, accompanied by mild itching. The rash expands and greasy scaly map-like patches can be seen; in severe cases, it is accompanied by oozing, thick scabs, It has a bad smell and can invade the whole body. Hair may fall off and become sparse.
Treatment methods for hidden insects;
(1) Give your dog a medicated bath immediately. You can go to a pet store to buy the medicine and soak it yourself, or you can bathe it in the hospital. Since your dog is more serious, it is not recommended to bathe it in the hospital. You can buy more medicine. How many times to soak (maximum 1 time per week)
(2) If your dog is seriously harboring worms, you may consider going to the hospital to get a worming injection. One shot is 50 RMB, and the price of the medicine is between 40 and 60
It is recommended to use a 2-in-1 product. The box contains a bottle of medicine for bathing and a spray for direct spraying (the alcohol-flavored one)
(3) Clean the kennel immediately, wash or replace some utensils
(4) Insect hiding generally does not cure life, but it is a long-lasting disease. If you follow my instructions and the effect is good, you should be cured in half a month, usually 1 month.
(5) If you apply medicine, you must give it to your dog every day and be patient
(6) Symptoms of recovery from worms are that the skin will turn purple-black, dead skin will fall off, and the dog will be emotionally active.
Treatment of ringworm: There are special ringworm drops sold in medical stores, and ringworm is not difficult to treat.
Treatment of dermatitis:
(1) Vitamin B family preparations, such as vitamin B6 B2 B1.
(2) Some people advocate taking ketoconazole or tetracycline.
(3) External use: based on the principles of fat removal, anti-inflammatory, sterilization, and anti-itching, compound sulfur lotion or Hill's solution is commonly used
Itchy skin:
1. Generalized. The itching sensation initially occurs locally and gradually spreads to the whole body. It is mostly caused by underlying diseases. Pay attention to the course of the disease and discover other systemic symptoms in addition to itching.
2. Limitations. Local itching is common around the anus, external auditory canal, etc. The skin is damaged by biting due to itching, resulting in secondary dermatitis.showed lichen, pigmentation and eczema-like changes. Some are so itchy that they can bite off their tails or even chew up the muscles of their limbs.
【Treatment】
We should try our best to find out the underlying disease and treat it. This is the fundamental treatment method. Also use an antipruritic agent.
1. Adrenocortical hormone administration, such as prednisone 0.5~2mg/kg body weight or dexamethasone 0.15~0.25mg/kg body weight intramuscularly, orally or externally.
2. Antihistamine drugs, diphenhydramine 5~20mg intramuscular injection.
3. For severe itching, local anesthesia can be injected or ointment can be applied locally. Use 0.5% to 10% Ichthyol or Daho cream to apply it externally and rub it in.
