My German Shepherd has a recurring scab on his back. Is it mites?

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My German shepherd has scab on his back. It looks like it could possibly be a mite. But the scab falls off. And comes back later. Could it be a mite. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 112 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Mites are microscopic, so you can't see them with the naked eye. The scab could be due to a wound or skin condition of some kind. If this has been a recurring issue and the scab isn't going away, I would recommend taking Cy to the vet to have it checked.

My German Shepherd has a recurring scab on his back. Is it mites?

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