The generally visible types of fungal dermatosis in dogs are Malassezia, coccidioida and dermatosis, etc. The general diagnostic methods are Wood's lamp examination and dermatoscopy. Clinical manifestations are infections of the skin and ears, moderate or severe skin itching can be seen, accompanied by regional or systemic hair loss, epidermal shedding, and chronic skin can be seen with lichenization, hyperpigmentation and excessive keratinization. Treatment can be performed with a medicinal bath, topical antifungal drugs or oral medications, while enhancing hair follicle nutrients. Generally, the cure time is about 2 months, some are carried for life, and are extremely contagious.

1. How to use medicine for fungal skin diseases

If the dog's skin fungal infection area is not large, you only need to spray the dog with antifungal drugs locally. Because injection drugs and oral drugs are hepatotoxic, try to choose external drugs if there is no worsening or mild condition. At the same time, you need to use antifungal shampoo twice a week. If the dog's skin infection area is particularly large, you need to take oral antifungal drugs or inject antifungal drugs to the dog. In addition, liver function must be monitored during the oral antifungal drugs of the dog. It is also recommended that he feed his dogs prescription food for skin diseases for a long time, so that it can alleviate the outbreak of skin diseases.

2. Precautions for medication use

Dogs with external fungal medicine should be careful not to lick it by mistake, otherwise it will be poisoned. Dogs with poor liver function need to monitor liver function indicators when taking medication and use medicine with caution. Do not apply fungal medicine in areas with wounds, as it will cause severe skin pain. You need to consult a veterinarian when taking the medicine before you can do so.

3. How to maintain

During the medication period, it is best to wear an Elizabethan ring for the dog in addition to eating and drinking water, and then trim the dog's nails to prevent the dog from scratching and licking. Summer is the peak season for skin diseases. You can eat some health products that enhance skin resistance. At the same time, external deworming is required regularly every month.