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Trichocystis

Trichocystis is one of the most common skin diseases in dogs, usually affecting both young and older dogs. Trichocystis is a normal parasite found in dogs' skin. Puppies can get trichocystis worms from their mother in the first few days of their lives. Trichocystis in puppies usually leads to trichocystis disease because the puppies' immunity is not developed enough. In contrast, trichocysticercosis in older dogs is often secondary to underlying organic or hormonal disease. In addition, long-term malnutrition and stress can lead to a decrease in the dog's immunity, leading to trichocystis disease. 🤕 .

Clinical symptoms of trichocystis disease include:
1️⃣ severe itching
2️⃣ hair removal
3️⃣ redness of skin
4️⃣ give off a stench
5️⃣ Excessive scratching leads to skin ulcers

During the initial visit, your veterinarian will be able to diagnose trichocystis by examining skin scrapings under a microscope. Once trichocystis is confirmed, your veterinarian will determine whether medication or further physical examination is needed based on the dog's age and health. 👩‍⚕️ .

Trichocysticercosis can be classified as localized or systemic. Localized trichocystis can sometimes resolve spontaneously and does not require any treatment. Conversely, if the dog is only affected by systemic trichocystis, medical treatment is necessary 💊 .

There are several ways to treat trichocystis 🩺 , but with all treatments, full recovery is likely to take at least several months. Regular follow-up visits are required, and your veterinarian will repeat skin chip inspections to assess recovery progress and plan how long the dog will need treatment. In Hong Kong, many owners are impatient and stop taking medication prematurely, or they may not administer medication and do not continue follow-up due to busy work schedules. This not only greatly prolongs the dog’s recovery time, but also greatly increases the chance of relapse.

Due to genetic inheritance, we do not recommend dogs with a history of trichocystis to be bred. By neutering your female dog, we can reduce the likelihood of relapse caused by stress and hormones. In addition, maintaining a good nutritional balance can also prevent trichocystis. It's also important to stay up to date on vaccinations and other preventive medications, such as flea control, heartworm prevention and deworming. 🫶

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