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Dog skin infection: Will Pet Derm & pills help? How long to recover?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Spitz | Male | 11 months and 1 day old

Shiro has skin infection.i give you the image.local vet give shiro pet derm spray,and cephalexin tablet 600mg.is it help ful?how many time does it take to recover?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 16th, 2018

This is an hot spot, apparently quite severe and deep. It will take a while to recover, possibly two full weeks to be completely resolved. The treatment is essential and seems appropriately dispensed. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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