My dog has black, red, flaky skin spots. Could it be a skin infection?

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My 5 year old yorkie poodle has big black spots with a bit of red and dry flakyness all around the spots. Please help? The vet thought it was ticks. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Male | neutered | 6 years and 7 months old | 5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

That looks like a bacterial skin infection. It is best if you have him examined by a vet - maybe not the one that said these were ticks? In the meantime you can try using this to see if it helps: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-wound-and-skin-care-for-dogs ) Best wishes.

My dog has black, red, flaky skin spots. Could it be a skin infection?

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