An itching in dog is normal?
Atopic dermatitis
- Common Symptoms
- itching, red skin, dry wound and scab
- Atopic dermatitis refers to the skin that is exposed to allergen and other factors such as skin’s abnormal protection. Symptoms manifest themselves in puppies around 1-3 years. An itching is found on faces, ears and abdominals. Atopic dermatitis in dogs can be found in parallel to skin infection caused by bacteria and skin inflammation caused by the Malassezia yeast. Selected breeds are highly exposed to this disease.
- Allergen’s triggers
- house dust mite and flower pollen
- Areas of itching
- faces, ears and abdominals
- Breeds of dogs vulnerable to atopic dermatitis
- West Highland White Terrier, Shih Tzu, Shiba Inu, French Bulldog