Are bacterial infection in dogs contagious?
Kennel cough can be caused by a combination of viruses and bacteria. It is very contagious and your dog can become infected if it comes into contact with an infected dog. Dogs with kennel cough may not seem ill in the early stages of the disease but they can still infect other dogs.
Can a Chihuahua get an ear infection at any age?
While ear infection are more common in younger pups, all Chihuahuas can develop them regardless of age. However, the risk of infection is much higher in Chihuahuas with flappy, non-erect ears. When a dog’s ear folds over the canal, it traps dirt and debris while preventing moisture from escaping.
Why does my Chihuahua have a yeast infection?
When a Chihuahua is exposed to allergen to something to which they are allergic (e.g. dust, ragweed, pollen, mold, shampoos, flea medicine, etc.), their immune system will produce inflammatory hormones, which causes the skin to become inflamed while promoting the formation of bacterial and yeast colonies.
What happens when a chihuahua is exposed to something?
When a Chihuahua is exposed to an allergen to something to which they are allergic (e.g. dust, ragweed, pollen, mold, shampoos, flea medicine, etc.), their immune system will produce inflammatory hormones, which causes the skin to become inflamed while promoting the formation of bacterial and yeast colonies.
What kind of skin problems does a Chihuahua have?
Chihuahua Skin Problems 1 Flea Allergy Dermatitis. 2 Mange. 3 Hot Spots (Bacterial Dermatitis) 4 Allergies (Allergic Dermatitis) 5 Yeast Infection.
While ear infection are more common in younger pups, all Chihuahuas can develop them regardless of age. However, the risk of infection is much higher in Chihuahuas with flappy, non-erect ears. When a dog’s ear folds over the canal, it traps dirt and debris while preventing moisture from escaping.
When a Chihuahua is exposed to allergen to something to which they are allergic (e.g. dust, ragweed, pollen, mold, shampoos, flea medicine, etc.), their immune system will produce inflammatory hormones, which causes the skin to become inflamed while promoting the formation of bacterial and yeast colonies.
When a Chihuahua is exposed to an allergen to something to which they are allergic (e.g. dust, ragweed, pollen, mold, shampoos, flea medicine, etc.), their immune system will produce inflammatory hormones, which causes the skin to become inflamed while promoting the formation of bacterial and yeast colonies.
Is it possible to prevent health problems in Chihuahuas?
Of course you can’t prevent some of the health problems your dog develops, but you can prevent or treat many of them. And overall, chihuahuas are healthy little dogs and they have the longest lifespans of all dog breeds. This was a guest post by Cathy Bendzunas!