My German Shepherd has skin sores and pus. How can his fur regrow?

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how do i get my german shepherds fur to grow back due to back sores and why is he getting pus leak from his neck where he has scratched it and made it sore? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 10 years and 10 months old | 38 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

In order to get Zeus's fur to grow back, you'll need to determine why he is getting the sores in the first place, and make sure to be treating the primary problem. His scratching and skin sores could be a number of things, including superficial pyoderma, demodicosis, sarcoptes, yeast dermatitis, allergies, and ringworm. Your description of pus draining from a sore indicates some sort of infection (whether bacterial, yeast, or parasitic) so I strongly recommend bringing Zeus to the vet. Your vet will be able to determine the cause, and Zeus 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 hypothyroidism. I hope this helps!

My German Shepherd has skin sores and pus. How can his fur regrow?

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