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Why aren't my dog's skin lesions improving with topical antibiotics?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 80 lbs

My sister took her dog in last week for a lesion on back. They found about 8more, put dog on an tooical anribiotic. It is a Huskey and is healthy acting however my concern is, it seems to not be inproving, accelerating if anything....help!

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Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 21st, 2017

Hi there! Sounds like Star needs some more help. If the lesions are getting worse despite the medication, new medications will probably be helpful. I would suggest that you call her vet, and ask if they can have another look?

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