Pet’s Skin Problems Related to Immunity?!
Under environmental and climate changes, many pets have skin problems. Besides external factors, changes in immunity are also significant causes. For example, "Atopic Dermatitis" is related to immunity! When the condition reoccurs, don't forget to follow professional medical advice. Let's see what the professional veterinarians say→
1. Are there any methods to prevent or improve Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic Dermatitis, also known as "Allergic Dermatitis," is a skin disease that tends to relapse. Since there are many possible causes of allergy (itching, redness, rash, etc.), there is no specific treatment. Usually, it is improved through some lifestyle habits, such as:
- Skin Moisturization: Dry skin is easily irritated and inflamed. It is recommended that sensitive-skinned pets use mousse or gel containing ceramides daily to keep the skin moisturized.
- Avoid Environmental Irritants: Like wild plants and insects that can easily irritate and infect the skin of pets.
- Reduce Secondary Damage: If there are symptoms of allergies and itching, seek medical treatment promptly to prevent worsening of the skin and allergies.
- Emotional and Stress Relief: Pets with allergies can feel anxious and stressed due to itching, redness, and pain. Properly diverting attention and relieving stress (such as playing games) can help reduce adverse reactions caused by allergies.
- Avoid Allergenic Foods: Such as meat, eggs, oatmeal, corn, dairy products, and processed foods.
- Lower Environmental Humidity: In humid environments, microorganisms easily grow on fur. Therefore, keeping the environment ventilated and dry is crucial (try to keep humidity below 55%).
- Pets diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis, besides skin redness leading to itching and licking behavior on limbs, face, and belly, often show the following signs.
- Sneezing and runny nose
- Changes in skin and fur color, hair loss, and scabbing
- Oily or dry, cracked skin
- Red eyes or redness, hair loss around the eyes, and tearing
- Strong body odor (fermented, oily smell)
3. Besides veterinary treatment, how can we improve care for pets with Atopic Dermatitis?
Apart from environmental factors, Atopic Dermatitis is related to an overactive immune system. Therefore, regulating and stabilizing the body's immunity internally also helps improve external skin conditions. Pet owners should not rely solely on information from the internet or other pet owners' experiences when choosing supplements. Some products effective for one pet might not be suitable for another. It is recommended to follow the familiar veterinarian's advice in choosing products.
In addition to the methods mentioned above, the following suggestions can also help pets with skin issues:
- Maintain a light diet, avoid high protein, fat, or processed foods
- Regular cleaning, after bathing and drying, use cold air for an additional 10-20 minutes to cool the skin
- Consult a familiar veterinarian on whether the pet needs immune supplements and the appropriate ingredients. Common ingredients that help normalize immunity include low molecular weight fucoidan (Oligo Fucoxanthin Fucoidan), taurine, and probiotics.
Boxin Animal Hospital - Director Huang Shiyan
Education and Experience: Graduated from the Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Chiayi University
Specialties: General Medicine, Internal Medicine
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