Dog spots, scabs, chewing, dandruff. Fungal, allergy, or hot spot?

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I’m noticed these spots and scabs were my dog is chewing and i know that he’s having a fungal issue and i bought some anti fungal. But I’ve never seen these spots are they actually fungal related or what? I really need help understanding so i can treat him. My vet brushed it off as a food allergy but it only just started when he hit a certain age. We did good changes and this food finally agrees with him and I’m thinking this like mites or something!! He even has Dandruff. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 months and 22 days old | 115 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is very hard to tell from the pictures, however it looks like the spots might be what we call a 'hot spot' or 'pyoderma' due to the yellow debris present. Food allergies are not present at birth, and develop. 7 months is young for the development of food allergies but it is possible. Fungal disease is possible but from the images I suspect a bacterial infection is more likely. Hot Spots present when the fur gets wet, often in the summer months, and the wet fur sits on the skin and the natural bacteria on the skin multiply in the warm moisture patch. The treatment is to shave the area and keep it clean and dry, and usually oral antibiotics are required. E-collars are important to prevent licking and re-infection of the spot. I would recommend a visit to your vet, and if the spot isn't a hot spot you can have them test for fungal/bacterial infection by doing a skin scraping. Best of luck with Bear!

Dog spots, scabs, chewing, dandruff. Fungal, allergy, or hot spot?

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