OVERVIEW
Secondary Infection
MANAGEMENT- MILD PROBLEMS
Bathing, Washing, Rinsing:
Topical Treatments/Ointments
Some discussions:
Infected Nose Folds
Interdigital Cyst
Chin Acne
MANAGEMENT- MORE SERIOUS
If topical treatments aren't working -then a vet visit will establish if oral antibiotics and or antifungals are necessary. Ideally, this is established by a cytology. Recurring serious infections will require regular cytologies to manage the progress and resolution of these infections.
Itch management:
Because immunosuppressive treatment for primary allergies actually cause secondary infections and/or are contraindicated when there are secondary infections, its important to use Alternatives to Steroids to manage itchiness which is exacerbated when there are secondary infections. Because itchiness triggers scratching and licking - the use of physical barriers is important - t shirts, socks, cone collars - to prevent physical trauma to the skin that then allows the infection process to occur
See Skin Problems - Diagnosis and Treatment Chart for ideas on how to identify and manage underlying allergies and secondary infections. See also New perspectives on managing canine chronic MRSI skin infections (NB the tea Tree oil recommended in this article is not suitable for Frenchies as it can cause a toxic reaction to some of them)
Case Studies Minnie
MANAGEMENT- MORE SERIOUS
If topical treatments aren't working -then a vet visit will establish if oral antibiotics and or antifungals are necessary. Ideally, this is established by a cytology. Recurring serious infections will require regular cytologies to manage the progress and resolution of these infections.
Itch management:
Because immunosuppressive treatment for primary allergies actually cause secondary infections and/or are contraindicated when there are secondary infections, its important to use Alternatives to Steroids to manage itchiness which is exacerbated when there are secondary infections. Because itchiness triggers scratching and licking - the use of physical barriers is important - t shirts, socks, cone collars - to prevent physical trauma to the skin that then allows the infection process to occur
See Skin Problems - Diagnosis and Treatment Chart for ideas on how to identify and manage underlying allergies and secondary infections. See also New perspectives on managing canine chronic MRSI skin infections (NB the tea Tree oil recommended in this article is not suitable for Frenchies as it can cause a toxic reaction to some of them)
Case Studies Minnie
