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My dog has skin irritations. How can I help soothe his itchy skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 24 days old

My dog has recently been getting skin irritations, i was wondering if you can help by telling us what to do. Thank you!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on April 7th, 2018

It looks like from your pictures that Jasper could have a skin infection, and that could be caused by bacteria, yeast, allergies, or a fungal infection. The best thing you can do is take him into the vet on Monday. The vet can diagnose what is causing his skin irritation, and can give him a treatment for it. Over this weekend, if it's bothering him, you can try giving him an oatmeal bath which may be temporarily soothing to his skin. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on January 24th, 2017

    Poor Jasper!! It could be that he has mange, or he could have a severe pyoderma (bacterial infection of the skin). He sounds very uncomfortable, so I would have him seen by a vet first thing in the morning. The vet can do a physical exam, skin scrapings, skin culture, and any other dermatological test the vet deems necessary to diagnose what is causing Jasper's skin condition. Once the cause is found, the vet can prescribe treatment. I would give him an oatmeal bath tonight, as that may help temporarily give him relief from the severe itchiness.

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