What is pyoderma in dogs? It’s a fancy name, but all it means is that it is a really common skin disorder that dogs suffer with. It looks pimply, with lumps and bumps. And the affected area is likely to be red. There can be pus oozing from the pimples. It can occur in any part of the body, but common sites can be folds of skin or where there is moisture and warmth – such at under the elbows.
The veterinary classification of canine pyoderma comes in three varieties. surface canine pyoderma, superficial canine pyoderma and deep canine pyoderma.
Surface pyoderma in dogs usually shows up as a hotspot or an area that has become injured from a lot of scratching and biting the areas. Common areas are the skin folds where there is warmth and moisture providing a perfect breeding ground for pathogens, but can be anywhere.
Superficial pyoderma in dogs is often called impetigo or superficial folliculitis, as pus can ooze from the hair follicles.
Deep pyoderma in dogs is when there is inflammation of the hair follicles. There can be sore cracks in the skin which are a little bloody or ooze pus.
So there is very little difference between these different types. They all point to an itching skin condition as a result of a poor immune system. So discovering what is pyoderma in dogs shows you the way forward in resolving the condition.
Why is this important? Because as the condition resulted from a suppressed or poorly functioning immune system, it makes sense that further suppression is not a good idea. The only real solution lies in restoring the immune system to its ideal working level.
So what contributes to a poorly functioning immune system?
The answer lies in anything that is not in natural harmony with the dogs way of life – the way of life in Nature.
Domestic dogs are very much out of step with their wild cousins, and it isn’t possible to give them the same harmony. But you can categorise these steps by the effect they have.
The most influential of these consists of the diet, the health care and stress.
Domestic dogs diets are, for the most part, appalling. They service the retailer and the manufacturer far better than the dogs who consume them. Wild dogs do not eat kibble, do not have access to cookers and certainly do not eat the chemical preservatives or synthetic ‘nutrients’ that abound in all commercial dog food.
Diet is crucial to a healthy immune system. For everyone. Get that right and the dog can enjoy a healthy, disease-free life.
Health care is another area that is immune suppressive. Almost all, if not all, veterinary medicines are chemical or synthetic. All these are toxic to anyone. Dogs did not evolve to cope with chemicals. It’s a man-made hazard. Toxic chemicals adversely affect every organ. The skin is the favourite place to eliminate toxins when the normal channels (urine, stool) are already overloaded. This means that your dog is likely to be already overloaded with toxins.
So if you add more chemicals to the mix, the dog is going to be more toxic.
A far better option to use instead, is the holistic health care system of medicine, homeopathy. This wonderful system supports a healthy immune system, is fast to act and restores natural harmony.
The final part of the picture is stress. No one copes with stress well especially if it’s prolonged or repeated. Dogs are far more sensitive than humans are, so it’s hard for us to appreciate the level of stress they have. But a lack of exercise, too early separation from the mother, having no shelter from the elements, living in an emotionally or physically toxic environment, lacking love and appreciation are a few of the more common areas.
The ball is in your court. Feed your dog a nutritious and natural diet. Use natural, holistic health care. Try to improve the environment. Then you’ll not be interested in discovering what is pyoderma in dogs, because your’s will radiate health and happiness.