My puppy has skin sores, but isn't itchy. What should I do now?

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Ok i submitted a question.. my puppy has sores all over her skin.. she has been treated for fleas.. she does not scratch them hardly at all.. i called the vet but they want 200 and i cannot afford being a single parent.. i have been putting tripple antiobotic on them w no change.. please help me. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 100 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It is really hard to determine the cause of the sores without examining them and possible taking a sample for examination under the microscope. If she is only a good-quality flea preventative monthly (frontline and frontline-generics may not be good enough for some areas of the US), then other possible causes include food allergies, environmental allergies, ringworm or yeast infection, bacterial infection, mites, among a few others. Bathing with an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial dog shampoo every other day may help. Antibiotic ointments may help if they are coming into contact with the skin (often the hair needs to be clipped away first). Some bacterial infections need oral treatment to be able to treat infection in the deeper layers of the skin. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant.../ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary.../ www.thepetfund.com/

My puppy has skin sores, but isn't itchy. What should I do now?

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