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Canine AcneCanine acne is a deep bacterial infection of the skin. They can be found on the lower lip, chin, and muzzle of a dog.
Your dog will not stand in front of the mirror worrying about her complexion, but acne can cause her a lot of discomfort all the same.
When oil glands on the dog's face is blocked, pimples and blackheads are formed. These pimples and blackheads can develop into acne when they get infected, making the skin
crusty, sore, and itchy.
Canine acne is seen almost exclusively in large breeds of dog with short hair, such as dobermans, boxers, rottweillers, great danes, mastiffs, and German short-haired
pointers.
This dog skin problem usually plagues dogs in their "teenage" years.
Causes of Canine AcneVeterinarians are not sure about the exact causes of dog acne. Some suggested causes are:
Signs of Canine Acne
Natural Treatment for Canine Acne
Daily Cleaning
Use a warm water compress to open up blocked pores. Soak a wash cloth with warm water and hold it on to the areas with acne until the cloth turns cool. Then wash your dog's
face with an antibacterial soap for pets every day to keep the area with acne clean. This will help kill bacteria and flush out infection.
Herbs - Topical Use
Herbs that are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory can be used to stop the skin infection. Calendula
is one good herb that can be used. Get a tincture of the herb, dilute 6-7 drops of the
tincture in about one oz. of water. Use a cotton ball to apply the remedy to the affected areas two times a day.
Another herb that has antibacterial and astringent properties is aloe vera. The gel-like juice soothes
the infected skin and helps kill bacteria. Put some aloe vera gel on the affected areas several times a day after washing the dog's face.
Alternatively, the leaves of nettle can be made into a
tea for topical use as well. Nettle nourishes the skin and alleviates discomfort caused by skin
conditions such as acne, eczema, hot spots, etc.
Herbs - Internal Use
Tonic herbs that can help remove toxins from the body and strengthen the immune system can be given to a dog with acne. Excellent herbs that can detoxify the dog's body
include burdock root and
red clover. Echinacea is effective for strengthening the immune system and curbing infections.
Flower Essence
The flower essence Crab Apple is an effective remedy for toxicity and infections.
It is often used by holistic veterinarians to fight acute or chronic skin problems, such as acne, eczema, mange, etc. The remedy can be given orally in your dog's mouth.
(Dosage: 3 to 4 drops 3 times a day).
Homeopathy
Some homeopathic remedies are also extremely effective in getting rid of canine acne.
Consult a holistic vet if you would like to use homeopathy. Effective remedies include Hepar sulph which is a major remedy for painful inflammatory conditions and
Silicea which is good for skin troubles.
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