My dog has crusty scabs on her back. Could it be a skin infection?

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My dog has like crusty scabs all over her back I have no idea what it could be. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you for using PetCoach. Sorry to hear that Lola is having this issue. It looks like she has a bacterial skin infection. How or why she got it, I don't know. This could also be an allergy to fleas or an allergic reaction to something in the environment. I suggest you get Lola to your vet for an exam. It's not an emergency but if you could get her there in the next few days that would be great. She will likely need some oral antibiotics to get this to clear up completely. In the meantime you can wash her with this medicated shampoo. https://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/Coatex-Medicated-Shampoo/p/I9069388 Hope this helps. Best wishes!

My dog has crusty scabs on her back. Could it be a skin infection?

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