In summer, the temperature is high, and everyone is more likely to be upset. Speaking of which high temperatures are unbearable, it is very likely that the dogs at home have to take medicine for care if they suffer from skin diseases.
Is there any reason why dogs are more likely to suffer from skin diseases in summer? Let me first discuss some differences between dog skin and human skin.
The skin pH of the human body is acidic, but the skin pH of most dogs is alkaline. The pH value of the alkaline skin represents a very susceptible to damage from microbial bacteria (acidic skin pH value can protect the skin from invasion of microbial bacteria. Recent studies have also shown that acidic skin can also block the development trend of some allergic dermatitis problems).
The epidermis has 10-15 layers of the epidermis, and there are several types of superimposed layers of dog skin, but without exception, they are all less than people, about 3-5 layers, and the epidermis is thinner than people. The difference between the pH value of the skin of dogs and the number of superimposed layers of the skin means that their skin has weak ability to lock water and is more susceptible to erosion by external pathogens.
In addition, the high temperature in summer is also likely to cause the following conditions.
Some owners feel that the dog's hair is too long in summer, and it is shaved off and it is very hot, so they only shave the dog's hair. In fact, this kind of approach not only does not help dogs reduce heat (after all, the dog's sebaceous glands are not like people, basically all over the body), but also makes dogs unhappy, and at the same time, it also immediately exposes the dog's skin to damage such as natural light and ectoparasitics. It should be understood that dogs' fur is also a natural barrier for insulation and insulation on their bodies (Do you still remember that when buying popsicles for the hour, the dog's fur will have similar actual effects! Insulation and insulation!!!)
If it is a golden retriever, Alaska dog and other species with particularly strong hair, the pet owner feels it is not easy to clean, and he is also afraid that the dog will be realized by the heat prickly heat. This can allow the beauty tutor of the pet supplies store to thin or cut off the dog's fur. But you must not just shave (you can see the dog's skin with human eyes)! Unless the dog has a skin disease, it is necessary to apply medicine or undergo surgery.
Of course it is hot after taking a bath, so it is already tiring enough to let it bubble into the kart. Of course it is blown dry. Can this be found?
Reason 1: If the dogs go outdoor bubble karts on high temperatures, they will be very likely to have the risk of being registered.
Reason 2: If the dog runs into the central air-conditioned room immediately, it is easy to catch a cold.
Reason 3: If the dog's hair cannot be completely dried after taking a bath, it will not only fail to achieve the actual effect of cleaning the hair and skin of the bath, but it may also give ectoparasitics a chance!
It is recommended to combed the dog's quilt and comb it smoothly before bathing. After bathing, use a small pet's water-absorbing towel to suck the water on the dog's body a few more times, which will be easier to dry.
Effective bathing frequency
The vegetable oils metabolized by the dog itself can help the dog's skin to lock in water, and the skin is moisturized and ductile. Of course, there is no chance for ectoparasitics. But if the dog's bathing spacing is too often or too long, it can easily cause skin problems for the dog.
The natural environment is too wet and cold
For some short-haired dog species, the wet and cold natural environment can easily cause skin problems, such as pugs, French bulldogs, Chinese crested dogs, etc. If the natural environment at home is too wet and cold, you must improve natural ventilation, or consider purchasing some dehumidification equipment.
Nutritional ingredients are lacking in dogs' daily dietary combinations. Dogs lack trace elements necessary for skin and hair growth and development; dogs have poor appetite in hot summers; dogs have poor gastrointestinal effects, which harm their digestion of nutrients. This will cause the skin and hair to be unable to maintain the effect of "maintaining natural barriers" due to insufficient nutritional content.
Once a dog has skin disease, it is very easy to cause a odor, and most of the plasters used have a certain smell. At high temperatures in summer, the smell will make people feel even more annoying. Therefore, all the pet owners must pay attention to the above aspects to prevent the work from being done well and reduce many troubles!