My Bulldog is suffering from skin issues
Hi Doctor my 1 1/2year old bulldog has red flaky spots mostly on her back legs.
Help, my Bulldog is suffering from hair loss
It just started appearing, and she’s losing hair in those areas.
Please Help me find a cure.
Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff answered 11 months ago
Answer to My Bulldog Suffers from Skin Issues
History is critical; I am missing some information. You are welcome to send us more details about her history.
Answer to Bulldog Suffering from Skin Issues HISTORY
- Age: 1.5 years old
- Frequency: Is it the first time?
- Itching: itching vs. non-itching—is she itching?
- Distribution: in your case, you mentioned the hind legs
- Contagious: Are other pets or humans in the household with skin problems?
- Fleas: Have you seen fleas or flea dirt?
ITCHING BULLDOG SKIN ISSUES
Itching skin problems are often due to allergies; in contrast, Demodex mites and hypothyroidism are generally non-pruritic.
BULLDOG SKIN ISSUES YOUNG VS. OLD
Because of their developing immune systems, young puppies are more susceptible to:
- Demodex mites
- Food allergies
While seniors are more inclined to
- hormonal diseases such as
- hypothyroidism
- Cushing’s
- autoimmune skin conditions
- skin cancer.
Answer to Bulldog Suffering from Skin Issues CAUSE
We often divide skin problems like the one you mentioned into primary vs. secondary.
PRIMARY SKIN PROBLEMS
Example: Allergies
- food
- fleas
- atopic
SECONDARY SKIN PROBLEMS
Example: Infections
- Bacteria
- Yeast
Microorganisms like bacteria and yeast are natural residents of our skin, forming a complex ecosystem known as the skin microbiome. This microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health by:
- Protecting against harmful pathogens:
- Moisturizing and regulating pH:
- Stimulating immunity
However, under certain conditions, these “friendly” microorganisms can turn into opportunistic pathogens, causing infections.
This predicament can happen due to:
Skin Barrier Breach
Allergies, wounds, or burns can disrupt the protective barrier of the skin, allowing bacteria and yeast to invade deeper layers and cause infections.
Skin Microbiome Disruption:
Factors like antibiotic and steroid use can disrupt the balance of the skin microbiome, leading to the overgrowth of potentially harmful microorganisms.
Compromised Immune System:
Conditions like hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, or malnutrition can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections from their skin flora.
Bulldog Suffering from Skin Issues TEST’S
- Skin Scrape: mites
- Cytology: yeast, bacteria
- Blood: hormonal
- Culture: nonresponsive infection
- Flea Comb: check for fleas
Bulldog Suffering from Skin Issues PREVENT & TREAT
Regardless of the problem, almost all skin problems can benefit from topical bully therapeutics
BULLDOG SKIN ISSUE THERAPEUTICS:
BULLDOG SKIN ISSUE RX
RX depends on the history and diagnostics
- Mite and flea prevention
- Yeast antifungal
- Antibiotics
- Hormonal replacement
- Itch control medication
Feel free to send me photos of the problems and weekly ones once Bulldog topical is initiated
You can also share with us the diagnostic findings.
Remember, PREVENTION is CURE
Best of luck
Dr. Kraemer
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