How did my dog get pyoderma?
Bacterial skin infection occurs when the skin’s surface has been broken, the skin has become injured due to chronic exposure to moisture, the normal skin bacteria have been altered or changed, the blood flow to the skin has become impaired or the immune system has been suppressed. Pyoderma is often secondary to allergic dermatitis and develops in the abrasions on the skin’s surface that occur as a result of scratching. Puppies often develop “puppy pyoderma” in thinly haired areas such as the groin and underarms. Fleas, ticks, yeast or fungal skin infections, thyroid disease or hormonal imbalances, heredity and many medications may increase the risk of your pet developing pyoderma.
