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Why does my dog get recurring infections in different body areas?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 5 months old

My dog gets infections on a regular basis. They are in all different areas of the body.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2017

If it happens regularly it;s probably because your dog suffers from allergies or from a weak immune system, you should take Harley to the vet in order to get the skin lesions checked and try him on anti allergy meds for a few weeks and see if there is a significant improvement.

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