Why are my 7-month pit bull's dry, itchy skin patches getting worse?

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Our 7 month old pit bull has these dry itchy patches all over him. We've treated him for fleas and they didn't go away and we have switched his food and they didn't go away. They're just getting worse and worse. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 3 days old | 55 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for posting your question! From the pictures you sent, it looks as if Onix could be dealing with skin mites (especially due to his age and the location of these areas of patchy hair loss). I would get him seen by your veterinarian to be diagnosed for skin mites and to receive the most appropriate treatment. Bravecto and Nexgard are 2 great flea / tick products that also treat Demodex skin mites off label. You will need a prescription and a diagnosis in order to use either one of these though. Onix may also have severe allergies / skin infection. I would still encourage you to be seen by your veterinarian to discuss treatment options for the allergies. For now, you can begin some safe supplements though. I would start Canine Welactin omega 3 fish oil, Essential 6 spot on by dermoscent and Benadryl 50mg by mouth every 12 hours (dose for Benadryl is 1mg per 1 lb of body weight, so if he is indeed 55lb, use the above 50mg dose). Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions / concerns you may have.

Why are my 7-month pit bull's dry, itchy skin patches getting worse?

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