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My Shih Tzu has a skin problem. How do I treat a bacterial infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 6.8 lbs

what is this? how to treat this? my dog is shi tzu

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Answered By Crystal L. Nelson

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 8th, 2017

You'll want to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. This looks like a small bacterial infection. Your local Veterinarian should be able to take a look and give a definitive diagnosis and possible antibiotic.

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