Like people, dogs can also suffer fungal infections. These usually appear in the moist areas of your body, such as the ears, the feet or the deepest folds of the skin. Redness, itching and irritation are its main symptoms, with some breeds more prone than others to suffer from them. Fortunately, this is an easily solvable problem.
The truth is that any dog runs the risk of suffering a infection by fungi if we do not take certain precautions, such as maintaining proper hygiene. Although we must know that dogs with weakened immune systems are more prone to, as well as those who usually suffer from allergies and skin infections.
Medical treatment will depend on the type of infection the dog has contracted. They are generally used topical and systematic antifungals. If the problem is mild, we will apply the medicine in a certain area, while if it is more serious, the most common is to administer it orally. This should always be prescribed by a qualified veterinarian.
We can also carry out other simple tricks, such as bathe the animal with an anti-fungal shampoo Special for dogs (of course consult a professional before). Then we have to dry it very well, since the fungi gain strength with the humidity.
In case the fungi are found on the legs, it is advisable to wet them in a warm water solution, anti-fungal shampoo and a little iodine. In this way we will help to end the irritation and dry the blisters. Likewise, the use of rinses made with boric acid and chlorhexidine, among other substances, is recommended.
Finally, it is key that we carry out all these measures only with the permission of a veterinarian, since depending on the infection we could aggravate the symptoms. In addition, it must be the expert who makes the diagnosis, as this problem can easily be confused with others such as food or respiratory allergies.