Why is my dog's red, flaky skin patch back with thinning fur?

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In May my dog had this on his back in huge spots, it was red, patchy, and flakey skin and my vet either diagnosed him with a staph infection or allergies. He was prescribed oral medication with anti-bacterial shampoo. I also changed his food to a higher quality food. His skin made a full recovery. Now in July, I noticed only 1 patch on his hip that looks exactly like what he had before, but the only difference is, it’s no where else. this time, you can see it from a far, as his fur looks thin. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 8 months and 22 days old | 80 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Based on the photos and description and seeing that Oakley is 8 months of age, this could potentially be a skin parasite that needs a different type of treatment. If Oakley's skin was not checked for skin parasites, I would recommend taking him back to the veterinarian to have his skin checked for skin parasites so that the most appropriate treatment recommendations can be made. If the skin testing is negative for skin parasites, this may be another skin infection that needs antibiotic therapy. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why is my dog's red, flaky skin patch back with thinning fur?

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