Why does my senior dachshund have recurring skin issues and hair loss?

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Hi Petco Pet Education Center, I have an 11 year old dachshund and in the last 6 to 8 months he's had these reoccurring blotches, hair loss, and skin peeling. It looks like sores but not the red tender kind, they always look like its healing but it keeps popping up. When I first was it I took him to the vet n we did 3 rounds of antibiotics, I also started giving him omega 3 fish oil. Seemed to help n they went away, now they're back. Please help. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 11 years and 3 months old | 17 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Ally Jaxx! That sounds like a frustrating situation. I would recommend following up with your veterinarian. We can often see skin problems such as this with allergies (dogs can have allergies to things in the environment or to food ingredients). The allergies cause a defect in the skin's protective capabilities and makes them susceptible to secondary bacterial infections which is why often the lesions resolve with antibiotics, but then reappear later on because the allergies are still present leaving the skin vulnerable. Your vet can examine Ally Jaxx and determine if another infection is present, if they suspect allergies and recommend an allergy medication or diet change to use long term, or recommend additional testing.

Why does my senior dachshund have recurring skin issues and hair loss?

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