Why is my Akita biting, with sores, crusty tail, and chin spots?

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My American Akita has sores on his rear end at the top of his legs , from biting I suspect and also has crusty bits all over his tail . Aswell as spots under his chin and on his lips . These have all only happened lately and I am worried. Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Bear! There are many reasons for scratching/biting. It could be from fleas, mites (scabies or demodex), skin infections from either bacteria or yeast, allergies or atopy. I'd have him looked at by your Vet to check to see if he has a skin infection. If he does they will prescribe antibiotics or antifungals, something to relieve the scratching and biting, and possible a medicated shampoo. Mites are diagnosed on skin scraping. Mites are treated with either ivermectin orally or topically or even edible flea and tick products have been found to have an added benefit of getting some types of mites. If allergies your Vet may recommend changing his diet to a novel protein (from chicken to venison, duck, fish) or a prescription hydrolyzed diet, starting Omega 3 fish oils, an antihistamine or long-term apoquel. I hope this helps! Good luck!

Why is my Akita biting, with sores, crusty tail, and chin spots?

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