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 Common Dog Skin Disease - Pyoderma (Pus in the skin)
Information, Signs, Symtoms and Treatment
Pyoderma is a bacterial infection on the skin. This skin disease is very common on dogs but not uncommon on cats. Pyoderma is usually secondary problem of other skin disease/ damage. Pyoderma is primarily caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus intermedius.
Pyoderma can be classified into:
(1) Surface Pyodermas
(2) Superficial Pyodermas
(3) Deep Pyodermas
(4) Depth of lession
The signs and symptoms of Pyoderma:
- Hair Loss over affected skin
- itchy
- patches of yellow colored skin
- smelling odor on the affected area
- skin may be inflamed
Treatment for Pyoderma:
(1) Antibiotic Treatment
- Apply antibiotics either systematically or used topically to kill the bacteria infection.
(2) Apply antibacterial shampoos, creams, ointments
- Use these antibacterial products which contain ethyl alcohol, triclosan, benzoyl peroxide or chlorhexidine.
- Apply the antibacterial shampoo and leave for about 10 minutes before rising it off.
(3) Apply topical antimicrobials
- Anitimicrobials is used to kill or inhibits the growth of bacteria, virus or fungi.
- It is efficient in primary skin infections.
Dog Breeds which prone to Pyoderma:
American Cocker Spaniel
Bloodhound
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Chinese Shar Pei
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