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My dog's pyoderma keeps coming back. What could be causing it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 months old | 40 lbs

My dog was diagnosed with payoderma. My vet had given the oral medication and lotion. Initially Bruno has shown some recovery after using the medication. But after couple of days it happened again. Now, what to do?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on May 7th, 2018

Pyoderma is a skin infection. Often times if it recurs I will treat for a longer period of time and I will also start looking for other problems that could be making a skin infection more likely such as skin mites or food allergies. I would encourage you to have a follow up appointment with your veterinarian soon. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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