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Is My Puppy Showing Symptoms Of Canine Impetigo?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Are there any apparent areas of acne or a rash on your puppy's skin?

Are there any small patches of inflamed skin on your puppy?

Are there any apparent skin infections?

Are there any pus-filled blisters on your puppy's skin?

Are there any crusts and scales?

Does your puppy exhibits scratching, licking, and biting the areas of its skin?

Is there any apparent hair loss?

Is your puppy depressed?

Has your puppy lost weight?

Common conclusions

Your puppy doesn't show any symptoms of Canine Impetigo.

Your puppy shows few common symptoms of Canine Impetigo. Since most impetigo symptoms are similar to any other skin infection symptoms, it cannot be said with certainty that your puppy is suffering from impetigo. If your dog has a rash with crusty lesions and blisters with no other symptoms, your puppy likely has impetigo. Take your puppy to the veterinarian so that he may examine it and give it a proper diagnose.

Your puppy shows several common symptoms of Canine Impetigo. Since most impetigo symptoms are similar to any other skin infection symptoms, it cannot be said with certainty that your puppy is suffering from impetigo. If your dog has a rash with crusty lesions and blisters with no other symptoms, your puppy likely has impetigo. Take your puppy to the veterinarian. Treating your puppy for impetigo usually consists of shampoos, creams, and antibiotics. In severe cases, or if your puppy has an underlying disorder that caused the impetigo, further medication or treatment may be needed.

Your puppy shows all common symptoms of Canine Impetigo. Seek veterinary care immediately. Diagnosing your puppy will include a complete physical assessment, medical background, laboratory testing, and imaging. Treating your puppy for impetigo usually consists of shampoos, creams, and antibiotics. In severe cases, or if your puppy has an underlying disorder that caused the impetigo, further medication or treatment may be needed.

References

https://wagwalking.com/condition/puppy-impetigo

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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreten-filipovi%C4%87-515aa5158/