It tends to affect puppies more even although it can also affect adult dogs. Cheyletiellosis is zoonotic which essentially mean that it can be transmitted between dogs and over to cats, humans etc. This is the result of the movement of the mites beneath the flakes and not the flakes really walk about by themselves of course dead skin cells cannot walk around. Flaking typically appears more on the back and neck but any other part of the body may be affected.
Dog dandruff is typically characterized by white flakes in the skin and fur but it is also possible for it to be accompanied by hair loss. Hair loss results in thinning hair and balding patches in the fur and is often indicative of a more severe problem or condition.
Although most cases of dog hair loss due to dandruff will clear with the treatment options highlighted below, it is advisable to get the attention of your vet just to rule out a serious medical condition. Now, what can you do for dog dandruff? Well, choosing the best dog dander treatment option hinges upon identifying the underlying factor for the condition.
Here are some of the common treatment options :. Adequate bathing and brushing are essential for healthy dog skin and fur. An all-inclusive grooming regime is not only an effective dog dander control measure but will also stimulate oil production and give your dog a lustrous, healthy-looking skin.
Take care though not to overdo things as that may be counterproductive. The frequency of grooming need varies from one dog breed to another. A grooming specialist or your vet may help you decide on the frequency. An equally important factor is the choice of grooming products.
Ensure that the shampoo you use is dog shampoo, not human shampoo. Switching from one brand to another may also help to eliminate the dandruff problem. There are medicated dandruff shampoos as well nowadays. These vary from those with sulfur, salicylic acid, and iodine to those containing selenium sulfide, coal tar, and benzoyl peroxide.
Now the choice for the right type of dandruff shampoo will depend on the nature of dandruff as outlined in the first section of this article. A dog with dandruff that is accompanied by dry skin should be bathed with a shampoo containing either sulfur, salicylic acid, or iodine. As for those with an oily skin type of dandruff, dandruff shampoo products containing either coal tar, selenium sulfide, or benzoyl peroxide.
There are of course many products on the market today that are designed for use on both oily and dry skin. And for more of a neutral and chemical free option, consider preparing your own natural shampoo. Low humidity in the house and the environment constitutes one of the top 3 causes of dog dandruff with the other two being poor grooming and poor diet nutritional deficiency.
A humidifier works by circulating moisture in your house and is especially helpful in winter months when the humidity level is typically at its lowest.
Proper diet is an equally important factor in as fat as dog dandruff prevention and control is concerned. See our section on Dog Papillomas. As you scroll down that page there are some suggestions that you can try. The ear is not a common place to find them. They are more often found closer to mucous membranes, such as the lip or tongue area. They tend to multiply, and grow larger, over several months, looking very ugly! Other commonly affected areas are the neck, chest and thighs.
No effective treatment has been reported, but certain drugs may be helpful. Hair loss with significant darkening of the skin hyperpigmentation occurs on both pinna and the bridge of the nose in Yorkshire Terriers and Doberman Pinschers.
The tail and feet may also be affected. It is usually first noticed when the dog is between 6 months and 3 years old, and the condition worsens as the dog ages. The hair loss does not usually resolve, and there is no treatment. Several immune-mediated diseases Autoimmune Skin Disorders Type II reactions occur when an antibody binds to an antigen present at the surface of its own cells.
These reactions can lead to several types of diseases in dogs, including anemia, blood clotting Other areas of the body are typically affected and may include footpads, mucous membranes, skin and mucous membrane junctions, nails and nail beds, and the tip of the tail.
Immune-mediated diseases are confirmed using biopsies of primary lesions. Sarcoptic mange is an infectious skin disease caused by a parasitic mite that burrows into the top layers of the skin.
It is common in dogs throughout the world. The condition begins with small, red, round bumps on the skin. These bumps can progress to scaling, crusting, and raw, irritated open sores on the ear edges and other parts of the body as a result of scratching; however, in some cases only the red bumps and itching are seen.
Itching is severe. Transmission of the mite is by direct contact with infected animals or contaminated objects such as bedding. Diagnosis is based on signs, history of exposure, and discovery of mites on multiple skin scrapings. Treatment options include dips, injections, and spot-on and oral medications. Your veterinarian will be able to prescribe the best therapy for your pet. Because these mites are highly contagious, other household animals should also be treated.
Overly oily skin at the edge of the ear seborrhea is common in Dachshunds, although other breeds with ears that hang loose may be affected. The tips of the ears on both sides are usually affected, but the condition can progress to involve the whole ear edge.
The cause is unknown. Signs include waxy gray to yellow scale sticking to the base of hair shafts. Plugs of hair can be easily pulled out, leaving behind skin with a shiny surface. In severe cases the ear edges are swollen and cracked. Treatments are available and can be prescribed by your veterinarian. Sebaceous adenitis is an uncommon skin disorder of dogs that involves inflammation and destruction of the sebaceous glands glands in the skin that produce oils.
Signs include hair loss and scales that stick to the hair shafts on the pinna outer ear , forehead, face, tail, and body. Itchiness, when seen, is usually associated with a secondary skin infection. The condition is diagnosed with a tissue biopsy. Treatment includes medications and medicated shampoos. Your veterinarian may make additional recommendations to increase the effectiveness of bathing routines. Tissue death of the pinna can occur due to blood clots that form within blood vessels.
The decreased blood flow to the area causes open sores to form, with scaling, thickening, and darkening of the surrounding skin. Skin changes start at the tip of the pinna and then spread along its inner surface. Once your dog has finished swimming, or after a bath, tilt his head to the side while placing cotton wool at the entrance of the ear canal to absorb the water. Repeat with the other side and fresh cotton wool then get a dry cloth and wipe the inside of the ear flaps as much as you can.
This leads to discomfort and usually ear infections. What works well for these dogs? Basically, anything you can do to dry out the insides of their ears. Now, I know this may sound bizarre, but what works really well for dogs with heavy ears is having their ears flipped back from time-to-time.
Now I don't mean go and tie their ears up on their heads! Nope, that would be silly, but when they are sleeping or resting you could just flip the ear flap back to let some air in. That will go a long way to drying up any moisture in the ear canals. You could also try using a drying agent, which is a powder that you squirt in your dogs' ears which does a great job of absorbing moisture.
For these dogs, it's extremely beneficial to clean their ears regularly. Usually twice a month is good. See cleaning dogs ears for more information on how to do this properly. Another ear problem experienced by dogs that are really hairy, is the amount of hairs growing in their ear canal.
Frequently this minor issue leads to ear infections in dogs as the excessive hair blocks the air flow trapping moisture deep inside the air canal. This moist environment is perfect for bacteria and yeast to proliferate resulting in a dog ear infection. Plucking these hairs is a common practice of groomers and dog owners, however, that can lead to yet another problem with the ear.
Dogs ears are very sensitive inside so the act of plucking the hairs leaves a small wound that can quickly become infected. This is an easy fix.
Instead of plucking the hairs, ask your groomer to trim them instead and use something to keep the ears dry. A less common problem with dogs' ears is the possibility that they have something lodged in there. Dogs have very unique L-shaped ears that make this a fairly rare occurrence. The L-shape stops dirt, debris, and foreign materials from reaching the eardrum.
Having said that, if you have a dog that runs in long grass or weeds a lot, there is the possibility that grass seeds, or even ticks, can attach the to flap and later drop down into the canal. Again, another easy fix would be to check the ears after your dog has been in any long grass, or has his head buried in the weeds, and wipe the ear flaps when you get home.
If you do suspect your dog has something in his ear, s ee here for the best method of cleaning your dogs ears or seek veterinarian help. As you can see, most of the problems you'll see with dog's ears can lead to an ear infection. That is, apart from an ear hematoma.
Ear hematomas are quite the opposite in that it is a condition that is usually the result of an ear infection in dogs. Hematoma's are caused by the ear constantly being shaken and flapping against the dogs head causing fluid to fill in the ear.
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