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Golden puppy has red spots, pus, dandruff, hair loss. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 26 days old | 6 lbs

Hii I'm pinky, I've a golden retriever who is 7 months old now. He's having a skin issue which is that he has red spots filled with pus and it eventually becomes dry and turns in to dandruff which causes hairfall to my dog. What can I do ?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2017

Make use there are no fleas that may be leading to this problem. Puppies can have skin problems that they eventually outgrow but also may have life long allergies. You can get a medicated shampoo and give him a bath once a week to help with the spots and dandruff. If he itches a lot or the spots spread then you may need a round of antibiotics from your vet.

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