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My dog's paw dermatitis keeps coming back after treatment. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | spayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 60 lbs

my dog ​​takes many months of treatment because her paw are very hurt they say is dermatitis, he is already difficult to walk takes medicine and when he finishes his last pill the other day it is so again

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2017

I am sorry that Lola is not feeling well. IT is hard to tell by the pictures but it appears that the paws are ulcerative and red. This type of lesion can be secondary to allergies, skin mites, infection and even auto immune disease. She might need more aggressive treatment or just longer treatment to helps resolve the issue or keep her comfortable. IF you have not seen improvement with previous medications I would consider a dermatologist visit . Dermatologist specifically work on the skin and might be able to get to the bottom of the issue faster. I hope that Lola feels better soon

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