Why is my dog still itching and losing hair despite vet treatments?

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My Labrador has been suffering from itching and hair loss since a few months . She has been given anti bacterial and anti fungal oral medications and anti tick and anti parasite powder locally also micanazole shampoo . All these has given only temperory relief and the itching comes back as worse as before, the hair loss is also persisting . Hair loss is more severe over the face,ears, legs and abdomen . Itching is severe around the neck. Please advise! Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 8 months old | 55 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would be very suspicious of mange with what you are describing. This will not be solved with antiparasite powders or antibacterials/antifungals. If you are seeing a vet doctor, then they should be able to scrape the skin and check for the mites that cause mange under a microscope. If it's a compounder or not a real vet doctor that has prescribed the treatment for Milo, then that would be the first problem. You will need to find a real vet doctor to help with this problem. With mange, they will need an injection of ivermectin or something similar once a week for many weeks (often months) until it's clear. Please look for a good small animal vet doctor and they will be able to help you with this.

Why is my dog still itching and losing hair despite vet treatments?

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