My puppy has impetigo. Can I use antibiotics or what's best?

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hi, gud day..my gs 4month old have impetigo i guess. can i give him co amoxiclav? what dosage? he is 19kgs. thank you. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 4 months and 20 days old | 41.88 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

If there are some red bumps on his belly with white spots in the middle, then it could be impetigo (aka puppy pyoderma). It's best to get this diagnosed by a veterinarian, because other conditions like mange can be quite similar looking. I do not reccomend giving oral antibiotics without a veterinary evaluation first and it's usually not indicated with impetigo. Most impetigo cases will clear up with good cleaning, so I reccomend that you get a medicated shampoo from the pet store and wash the area for 15 minutes once a day. This should start to clear up in a week. If it gets worse or doesn't start to clear up after a week, then it should definitely be seen by a vet, or it could get much worse without veterinary treatment. I hope that helps and Aeb gets better soon.

My puppy has impetigo. Can I use antibiotics or what's best?

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