Why is my dog itching, has hot spots, and causing my skin to react?

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My dog is a Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix. He started itching pretty chrinically about 2 or 3 months ago. He's shaking his head, has hot spots all over, flaky scabs, oily fur, a musky odor, scracthing and/or licking constantly, and when I give him a bath I get a handful of swollen red welts on my legs. Only my legs. Not my hands, forearms, or feet even though all are in contact with him. My two cats and my potbelly pig seem unaffected. I'm at my wit's end and we are both miserable. Help! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 72 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. This could be a skin parasite known as Sarcoptic mange this is transmissible between animals and humans. The vet can prescribe the most appropriate treatment once confirmed. This could also be a severe allergy and you may have a reaction to the shorter hairs poking your skin. The sooner this is diagnosed and treated the better. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why is my dog itching, has hot spots, and causing my skin to react?

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