Why are my dogs still itching with scabs after flea/mite treatment?

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All 3 of my dogs have been itching like crazy and have scabs and marks on there tail and ears. Some rough Soar spots on there legs. I have treated them for flees and mites. Im not sure what is going on. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 65 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pups! I'm sorry to hear that they're having this problem. The photos are a bit blurry, so it's hard to see exactly what's going on. In general, I can tell you that there are quite a few different things that could cause itching with scabs and crusty areas like this. Some common possibilities would include allergies, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). It's also possible that they could still have fleas causing this issue, depending on what they were treated with - some products are much more effective than others. Since you have tried treating for the most obvious possibilities (fleas and mites) and are not seeing any improvement, I would definitely recommend a vet visit at this point. Your veterinarian can do some simple skin tests if needed to help diagnose the problem and get all three dogs started on appropriate treatment depending on what is found.

Why are my dogs still itching with scabs after flea/mite treatment?

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