My Lab puppy has skin issues while in heat. What can I use now?

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What to do for my lab, Pepper? She is 9 months old and has problem with the skin. She is having her menarha right now (15th of August first day I have noticed) so for the moment is impossible to go to the veterinary. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 8 days old | 55 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petcpach! It's hard to say what the exact cause of Pepper's skin issues are based on the picture, but possible causes are: bacterial or yeast skin infection, ring worm (fungal infection) or demodex (non-contagious mite). It is best to get her to your Vet for proper diagnosis. Skin infections are treated with antibiotics or antifungals, ring worm requires a culture but is treated with antifunglas and demodex requires a skin scrape in order to be diagnosed. I've attached a link to a medicated shampoo you can try to help relieve her until you can get her to a Veterinarian. Bathe 2-3 times per week and allow the soap to sit on her skin for 10 mins before rinsing. I hope Pepper feeds better soon! https://www.chewy.com/malaseb-medicated-shampoo-dogs-cats/dp/119232?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Malaseb&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx72bnoXy1QIVSDqBCh3tPAcuEAQYASABEgIKuPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

My Lab puppy has skin issues while in heat. What can I use now?

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