My dog's flaky skin is worsening. What's wrong and what can I do?

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My dog has always had flaky skin but it seems to be getting much worse. I've tried everything from shampoo to prednisone and soaks and putting cod liver oil on his food. Help! What can I do/what do you think this is? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Ezra, that looks miserable! This could be a number of things, including superficial pyoderma, demodicosis, sarcoptes, yeast dermatitis, and ringworm. It is most likely some sort of infection (whether bacterial, yeast, or parasitic) so I strongly recommend bringing Ezra to the vet. Your vet will be able to determine the cause, and Ezra will likely need prescription medication (antibiotics, antifungals, or anti-parasite, along with possible medicated shampoo) to clear the issue. This is unlikely to improve with anything over the counter, so it is worth having him seen as soon as possible. Additionally, depending on his age, he may have some underlying condition that might be making his skin susceptible to infection, such as allergies or hypothyroidismI hope this helps!

My dog's flaky skin is worsening. What's wrong and what can I do?

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