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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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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