My dog has itchy wounds on ears & body. Is it allergies or mites?

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Hello doc. I would like to ask about this itchy wounds on my baby braziey's ears its like a bulk of black wound with red spots and she keeps on scratching it, also her body has it too. Is this some kind of allergy? I don't remember her eating seafoods, but sometimes she goes out the backhard and do chichat with our neighboring dog with the same wounds. Please advise me on how to get rid of this itchy wounds. What should I do to prevent her from having it again. Please help me doc, Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Itchy skin and wounds like this are often due to one of the following things: 1) Allergies - this can happen suddenly and is usually due to an environmental (i.e pollen) cause. Below is a link to information that can help you determine if this is due to allergies. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-allergies/ 2) External parasites - fleas, lice and mites can all cause intense itching. It's good to check her for fleas and get treatment if needed. Mites can also cause itchy wounds like this and is suspicious if the neighbor dog has these lesions too. A vet would have to check her for mites and give special treatment. 3) Over-bathing, or using the wrong product for bathing - Bathing too often can cause the skin to get dry and irritated. Dogs should normally be bathed no more than once a month with a shampoo that is labeled for dogs. If you bathe more than that, or use a shampoo, soap, or other product that is meant for people, then you could be damaging the normal protective barrier of the skin. One thing you can do for itchy skin, is give a bath with cool water using an oatmeal or aloe shampoo. You can get these shampoos at the pet store. Below is a link to more information that is helpful for treating itchy skin. https://www.petcoach.co/article/4-great-strategies-for-relieving-your-dog-s-allergies/ I hope this helps you to identify the problem. If not, then it would be worth taking her to the vet. We can usually discover the cause quickly and provide the most effective treatment.

My dog has itchy wounds on ears & body. Is it allergies or mites?

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