My German Shepherd has a persistent skin spot. What should I do?

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My german shepherd developed this spot about 5 days ago. I'm not sure what it is. I bathed him, gently washed the infected area while trimming the fur, did a salt-water rinse, and applied a bit of Neosporin.. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That looks like a deep infection and I recommend to have Lori examined by the veterinarian. Sometimes these infections are related to a bacteria or yeast infection. They can also be related to skin mites or an autoimmune condition. Generally deep infection require antibiotics. It’s very important to make sure you protect the area from any licking or scratching as this will make it worse. The doctor may recommend a few simple diagnostics to determine the cause of the infection and then provide appropriate treatment. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My German Shepherd has a persistent skin spot. What should I do?

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