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My dog's fur and skin are peeling after being lost. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 60 lbs

Please help, my dog ran away from home and someone found her on the streets, she has been away from home for almost two week and she Can home like so. Her furr skin is just pulling off of her last layer of skin .... please help what is it?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 19th, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Mocha. A photo of the skin may help us to better answer your question. I would be concerned about a skin infection or wounds given your description. I would recommend having Mocha examined by a veterinarian.

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