Stop Your Dog From Scratching
What pet can be happy if he or she keeps on scratching and feeling itchy all over? Your dog can literally become crazy as they do nonstop scratching just to ease the irritation of the skin and, sadly, it only worsens if you don’t get some sort of help. If your dog has been experiencing severe itchiness it can be caused by seborrhea which is an ailment of the skin that can affect humans and animals. This skin condition is often caused by flaky skin which is either very dry or very oily depending on your pet’s breed and genetic composition. This problem needs treatment because it will not disappear by itself.
If your dog’s seborrhea leads to too much scratching, it can create balding in areas where the irritation is the greatest.
Seborrhea can be a genetic condition passed on from the parents but the more common cause is an allergic reaction of your pet to bacteria or fungi or yeast infection. You should ask your pet’s veterinarian about this because treatments depend on the cause of the ailment. If the main cause is infestation by a pathogen, the best treatment is the application of a medicated pet shampoo.
Malaseb medicated pet shampoo is created to stop the irritation of your pet’s skin by eliminating the agents that cause the infection. Its chemical makeup is so effective because it serves as an anti-bacterial and an anti-fungal at the same time. Additives are also added so that yeast infection of the ears can be alleviated.
When using this shampoo, you should rinse your pet thoroughly with water so that dust and dirt are removed. The next step is the application of the shampoo by rubbing it into the coat. Make sure that it does not contact the eyes and ears of your pet. Let the shampoo set for at least ten minutes to make sure that it takes effect. Then, rinse off the shampoo. You must do the treatment twice a week until the irritation stops. If your dog has not shown any relief after a month, go back to your doctor because the cause of irritation may need a more aggressive treatment.
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