My dog has scabs, peeling skin, and dry ears. What should I do?

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My dog has marks on him that look like scabs but im not sure what it is or what I can be from, it looks as if it’s peeling off. He also has something on his ears, it doesn’t look to serious but I also don’t know what it is, it looks like it’s dry. Is there anything I can put on it to make it go away? Or will it go away over time?

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It's hard to know the cause of those marks without a physical exam to look for other clues. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. Also protect the area from trauma by having him wear an elizabethan collar at all times if he is trying to scratch or rub the area. If they do not start improving after 1 week or if they start getting worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has scabs, peeling skin, and dry ears. What should I do?

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