Pyoderma is a painful and itchy skin condition, but it typically appears more severe than it actually is. This form of infection, which results from naturally occurring bacteria and creates red pustules and crusty lesions,
mainly on the chin and abdomen, is particularly common in puppies and some breeds with wrinkled skin. Some conditions will go away on their own in a few weeks, while others might need antibiotic cream to recover.
A veterinarian exam is advised because pyoderma can develop as a result of an underlying ailment that weakens a pup's immune system. Despite being comparable to the human skin ailment impetigo, pyoderma cannot be passed from dogs to humans.
On areas of scant hair or skin folds, pyoderma causes pus-filled pimples that develop into crusting lesions. Pyoderma is a widespread bacterial skin illness. It most frequently happens in young canines and could be a sign of an underlying medical issue.
Since a dog's chin and tummy are the areas with the least amount of hair, the symptoms of pyoderma are easy to spot. Search for:
Pustules (small, pus-filled lumps) (small, pus-filled bumps)
Papules (small, red, raised bumps) (small, red, raised bumps)
skin-colored collars (circular lesions with crusting around the edges)scaly skin
When the typical papules and pustules break (either as a result of scratching them or as the illness progresses naturally), they leave behind crusty, cirrhotic red lesions.
A dog may scratch the skin inflamed by pyoderma lesions because they might be itchy, which could lead to more bleeding, redness, and skin damage. 1 A dog with severe pyoderma may become unhappy, apathetic, and uninterested in eating as a result of the discomfort.
Because only a small percentage of people experience pyoderma, which is caused by bacteria that are present on all dogs' skin naturally, the precise source of this condition is unknown.
A dog is more prone to pyoderma if it has a weakened immune system, an endocrine condition, or skin injury that facilitates bacterial penetration. Other elements that could raise a dog's risk comprise:
Unsanitary housing conditions (overcrowding, lack of sanitation)
Food allergy Severe flea infestation, mange, or ringworm
hormonal abnormalities or thyroid disease
Unsanitary housing conditions (overcrowding, lack of sanitation)
Food allergy Severe flea infestation, mange, or ringworm
hormonal abnormalities or thyroid disease