Causes of seborrheic dermatitis in dogs

1. Heredity
2. Endocrine disorders
3. Nutritional deficiency
4. Skin infection

Symptoms and characteristics of seborrheic dermatitis in dogs

1. There are gray-white or silver dry scales scattered in the coat, and the hair loss is light
2. The skin and coat at the base of the tail with developed sebaceous glands, Contains a large amount of oil or has yellowish-brown oil patches attached
3. The affected area is itchy, scaly and severely hairless, with large or flaky patches appearing
4. The affected area is more common on the back, auricles, back of the tail, under the chest, On elbows, joints, etc., due to itching and biting, the affected area will expand and the disease will worsen.

Treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in dogs

Use anti-seborrhea bath solution (Vic Medicated Bath) and skin soothing agent, and reduce the frequency of bathing to once every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the treatment Need to proceed.
For dogs with severe oily, itchy, malodorous seborrhea, systemic corticosteroids can be useful. Prednisone 1 to 2 mg/kg PO every 24 hours until symptoms are under control (about 2 weeks). If continued treatment is required, the dose should be reduced to the lowest dose for alternate-day use.