What causes scabby patches on my dog if it's not fleas or ticks?

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I started to noticed like 3 scabby patches on my dog. I check if she had any ticks or fleas and it doesn’t seem like she does. She’s not in a pain or anything. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Debbie. She appears to have small crusts that typically are the result of a superficial bacterial skin infection. This can be due to several causes, but this time of year seasonal allergies are very common. I would start by bathing her with a moisturizing shampoo and condition such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. Also try to prevent her from licking or scratching the area. You can bathe her twice per week and hopefully that will help. If she starts acting ill, the lesions spread or are not resolving, then she will need to see her veterinarian. She may require skin testing to rule our other causes of skin disease and medication. I hope this information helps!

What causes scabby patches on my dog if it's not fleas or ticks?

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