My dog's severe skin infection won't heal with vet meds; what now?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 7 years and 4 months old | 70.54 lbs
My dog is suffering from an infection. I have consulted my veterinary doctor but it doesn't seem to work. He gave him required injections but they don't seem to work and also the medication. I don't know what is the infection. He also has some ear infection. He keeps licking the wound and making it bigger.
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Published on November 12th, 2019
Oh my. Poor guy. This infection is severe. I would have cultures taken of this skin immediately if the broad spectrum antibiotics that your vet gave aren't working. I would also consider getting biopsies of this thing. The area may need surgical debridement as well, because there is some diseased and necrotic (dead) tissue there that will prevent this from healing well if it isn't removed. I am so sorry your pet has such an aggressive skin condition. This certainly will need further medical management from your vet for sure. With the suggestions above, you should be able to get a better handle on this thing. Best of luck and take care!
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Published on August 16th, 2017
Poor Oggy! If he has had this skin infection for 20 days without improvement then he really should be examined and treated by a vet. He probably needs an oral antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory to treat. You could clean the wounds with an anti-septic wound cleaner but orally medications are probably needed, too.
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