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My dog has a spreading skin infection. What treatment is needed?

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Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 months and 15 days old | 22 lbs

My dog is having some skin infections It started in the area atound the plase he urinate and in his butt Now it spreaded in his hands and in the back of his ears little Please help what should i treat him with

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Answered By Maria DVM

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Published on September 30th, 2018

Tyson needs to see a veterinarian. This is going to need antibiotics and potentially a shampoo. If he is licking I would recommend an Elizabethan collar until you can see a veterinarian. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Published on May 8th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Tyson! Sadly I think Tyson has allergies. Allergies can cause skin infection. The description of white pustules usually means a bacterial skin infection. Since he has had rounds of antibiotics I recommend culturing one of the pustules to see if it is from a resistant bacteria. Tyson is an allergic breed. I would recommend skin allergy testing and putting Tyson on a strict prescription hydrolyzed diet like Hill's z/d, Royal Canin HP or Purina HA. NO other foods can be given. I would start and keep him on an Omega 3 fatty acid and an antihistamine. A medicated shampoo can also help with preventing and controlling outbreaks. Dogs with allergies is very frustrating and you are lucky if they are on one thing to control them. If he is scratching he should be on either apoquel or cytopoint. You can also ask to be referred to a Veterinary Dermatologist. I wish you and Tyson the best! https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegadog/ https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/zyrtec/ https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27306

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