Lichen is a skin disease caused by microscopic fungi, or rather, their spores. Both people and animals are ill with it. This disease is called ringworm.
Instructions
Step 1
Many dog breeders believe that lichen is the lot of homeless animals or animals that are not properly cared for. However, this opinion is erroneous, and domestic dogs are as susceptible to this unpleasant disease as street dogs. The carriers of the pathogenic fungus are rats and mice. From them spores get on stray cats and dogs, and already they pass them on to pets. Any contact with a carrier of the disease can lead to infection. Dog breeders need to remember that lichen is transmitted to humans, especially young children are susceptible to it. Therefore, it is so important to be able to recognize this disease in the early stages.
Step 2
Rash and redness of the skin in one or more places. At this stage, lichen is more like dermatitis or allergies. A dog breeder who finds such a rash on his pet's body should be vigilant and carefully monitor the condition of the dog's skin and behavior.
Step 3
The appearance on previously affected areas of pinkish or red spots. Gradually, the skin there begins to coarse and become covered with a hard crust. These crusts on the skin can be peeled off along with the fur.
Step 4
Itching. The dog becomes anxious, nervous, does not sleep well, constantly scratches sore spots. Owners may initially think that the animal has an allergic reaction to the food. You can alleviate the condition of the animal with antihistamines. With frequent itching, it is necessary to exclude dermatitis, which is a consequence of flea and tick bites.
Step 5
Loss of hair in lesions. Bald patches appear with clearly defined boundaries, and pus may ooze from under the formed crusts. This sign says that the damaged skin of the dog is seeded not only by pathogenic fungi, but also by staphylococci. This can aggravate and prolong the treatment process.
Step 6
It usually starts on the paws, face and ears and then spreads throughout the body. Therefore, owners of tetrapods should examine these parts of the body most carefully. Dogs with weak immunity, puppies or older dogs, as well as those suffering from oncological diseases, are at particular risk.
Step 7
If you find signs of lichen in a dog, you need to contact a veterinary clinic, where the dog will be examined for this disease with a special lamp. Only after confirming the diagnosis will they write out the correct treatment and tell you about the proper care of a sick pet. The dog breeder should not forget about the rules of hygiene and about his own safety, as well as the safety of family members. A sick animal should be isolated and all rooms thoroughly disinfected.
