Why is my dog still itching with red paws and hair loss after treatment?

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Hello, My almost 4 years old chocolate labrador Mocha has been itching a lot recently. I discovered rednesses underneath her paws and loss of hair around the eyes and elbows (see pictures). We already know about her allergies/dermatites and she's been treated for them, however the symptoms described above have not disappeared after treatment. Thank you, Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 77 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear Mocha is having skin issues. There can be a variety of underlying reasons for the skin lesions you are seeing, including allergies (breaking through normal treatment), a skin infection (bacterial or fungal), skin parasites (fleas or mites), or an underlying health issue. I would recommend she be seen by her regular veterinarian to try to determine the underlying cause of her lesions and any diagnostics (skin scrapes or cultures) that may be needed to get her on any treatment (antibiotics, anti-itch medications, parasiticide) that she may need to help resolve the issue. Good luck!

Why is my dog still itching with red paws and hair loss after treatment?

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